Minot State’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams race Friday at the UMary Tune Up in Bismarck, their final regular-season meet before the NSIC Championships. The Beavers aim to build on recent top-five team finishes and enter the postseason healthy and confident.

By the Numbers
  • Friday’s meet begins at 4 p.m. on October 23.
  • Holter Bridwell ran a career-best 8K in 26:09.9, placing fifth at the Jimmie Invitational.
  • Bailey Wride led the women with a 10th-place 6K in 22:45.8.
  • Minot State’s men scored 133 points and its women 123; both teams placed fifth.
  • The NSIC Championships are November 7 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Yes, But

The Jimmie Invitational results offer encouraging momentum, but Friday is the Beavers’ last chance to race before the conference championships.

What's Next

Minot State will compete at the UMary Tune Up, then turn its attention to the NSIC Championships. Coach Erik Stevens says the team’s recent training has it ready to race and focused on reaching November healthy and confident.

Bottom Line

Friday is both a final regular-season test and a chance for the Beavers to carry their training momentum into championship season.