Oakland’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams race Saturday at the Horizon League Championship in Clinton, Pennsylvania, aiming to build on last year’s podium finishes. The women’s 6K starts at 11 a.m. ET, followed by the men’s 8K at noon. Oakland returns a proven leader in sophomore Eliza Bush, while freshman Brody Karg has led the men in all four meets this season.

By the Numbers
  • 2025 championship: Oakland’s men placed second with 92 points; the women finished third with 79.
  • 2025 individual leaders: Eliza Bush placed fourth in 20:59.1; Wesley Hollowell finished seventh in 24:04.7.
  • This season: Bush’s best 6K is 21:15.90; Karg’s best 8K is 24:24.30.
Yes, But

Oakland has championship momentum and strong individual leaders, but the men lost their top three finishers from last year’s lineup. The coach identified Youngstown and Robert Morris as key women’s contenders, and IU Indy and Youngstown as teams to watch on the men’s side.

What’s Next

The Golden Grizzlies race Saturday, Oct. 31, with live timing available through the team’s championship coverage.

Bottom Line

Oakland has returning championship experience on the women’s side and emerging freshman leadership on the men’s. The team’s goal is to deliver its best performances and contend for another pair of podium finishes.