Wright State's men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on November 14 in Evansville, Indiana. The women's 6,000-meter race starts at 11:00 a.m., featuring runners like Reece Barnitz and Kaitlyn Miller. The men's 10,000-meter event follows at noon, with standout Eric Dando among the competitors. Both teams recently participated in the Horizon League Championship, where the men placed sixth and the women finished 11th.

By the Numbers
  • Wright State men's team finished 6th and women's team 11th at the Horizon League Championships.
  • Patrick Statzer clocked 24:38.6, ranking 21st, over a minute faster than last year's time.
  • Shelby Hept completed her race in 22:18.6, improving by nearly 1.5 minutes from last season.
State of Play
  • 35 schools from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin will compete at the regional.
  • The course features 15-20 feet of elevation change and has hosted multiple prestigious events.
What's Next

The regional will provide Wright State athletes an opportunity to improve their standings as they prepare for potential national-level competitions based on their performance.

Bottom Line

Wright State's teams aim to leverage their recent championship experience as they compete in a field that showcases a diverse array of talent across multiple conferences.