https://mumonarchs.com/rss.aspx?path=crossLatest news items for Methodist University Athleticsen-us60https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/15/monarch-cross-country-wraps-season-at-ncaa-south-regional.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/15/monarch-cross-country-wraps-season-at-ncaa-south-regional.aspxCross Country

SALEM, Va.  The Methodist University women's cross country team, along with one representative from the men's squad, closed out their 2025 season on Saturday at the NCAA Division III South Regional Championship, hosted by Roanoke College at Green Hill Park.]]>Yamile Lopez Dominguez final stretch at Pfeiffer courseSat, 15 Nov 2025 12:55:00 EST312994https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/1/rankin-and-mccubbin-lead-monarchs-at-usa-south-cross-country-championships.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/1/rankin-and-mccubbin-lead-monarchs-at-usa-south-cross-country-championships.aspxCross Country

MISENHEIMER, N.C.  Racing at the conference championships on the campus of Pfeiffer University, the Methodist women's cross country team placed fourth out of five scoring teams, while in the men's race, the Monarchs totaled the fifth-best team score.]]>Chance McCubbin and Leilani Rankin at 2025 USA South ChampionshipSat, 1 Nov 2025 23:32:00 EST312979https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/29/monarchs-tied-for-fourth-in-2025-usa-south-womens-cross-country-pre-championship-poll.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/29/monarchs-tied-for-fourth-in-2025-usa-south-womens-cross-country-pre-championship-poll.aspxCross Country

ROME, Ga.  The USA South Athletic Conference announced its 2025 Women's Cross Country Pre-Championship Coaches Poll on Tuesday afternoon, with Methodist tying for fourth place in the annual rankings.]]>2025 USA South women's cross country pre championship pollWed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 EST312967https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/29/monarchs-slotted-fourth-in-2025-usa-south-mens-cross-country-pre-championship-poll.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/29/monarchs-slotted-fourth-in-2025-usa-south-mens-cross-country-pre-championship-poll.aspxCross Country

ROME, Ga.  The USA South Athletic Conference released its 2025 Men's Cross Country Pre-Championship Coaches Poll on Tuesday afternoon, with Methodist landing in fourth place in the league's annual ranking.]]>Men's xc 2025 pre championship pollWed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 EST312966https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/18/cross-country-monarchs-test-themselves-in-competitive-south-region-field.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/18/cross-country-monarchs-test-themselves-in-competitive-south-region-field.aspxCross Country

SALEM, Va.  The Methodist men's and women's cross country teams competed on Saturday morning at the Roanoke XC Invitational, held at Green Hill Park. The meet also served as the South Region Preview, drawing some of the toughest competition the Monarchs have faced all season.]]>Savanna Alvarado at Downback 2025Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:54:00 EST312946https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/3/cross-country-mccubbin-wins-mens-race-as-monarchs-make-big-strides-at-ben-snelling-cancer-classic.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/3/cross-country-mccubbin-wins-mens-race-as-monarchs-make-big-strides-at-ben-snelling-cancer-classic.aspxCross Country

LOUISBURG, N.C.  For the second time this season, a member of the Methodist men's cross country team has captured a first–place finish, with Chance McCubbin earning the medal this time. Navigating a hilly, challenging course, McCubbin and Rafael Shilengitha earned the top two spots in the men's race at the Ben Snelling Cancer Classic on Friday afternoon, while Methodist saw success in the women's race too.]]>Cross Country teams at 2025 Ben Snelling Cancer ClassicFri, 3 Oct 2025 23:03:00 EST312925https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/9/12/cross-country-young-monarchs-compete-at-pfeiffer-invitational.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/9/12/cross-country-young-monarchs-compete-at-pfeiffer-invitational.aspxCross Country

MISENHEIMER, N.C.  The Methodist men's and women's cross country teams raced in a highly competitive field Friday afternoon at the Pfeiffer University Invitational. In a meet featuring programs from all three levels of the NCAA, the Monarch men finished sixth while the women placed ninth on the Pfeiffer University Cross Country Course.]]>Chance McCubbin at Downback 2025Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:18:00 EST312890https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/9/6/cross-country-shilengitha-wins-mens-race-as-monarchs-host-downback-invitational.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/9/6/cross-country-shilengitha-wins-mens-race-as-monarchs-host-downback-invitational.aspxCross Country

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  The Methodist men's and women's cross country teams played host on Friday when teams from around the region came to compete at the second annual Downback Invitational. The meet, hosted on Methodist University's Downback Golf Course, included four teams in the women's 4k, four teams in the men's 6k and partial teams and individuals in both races.]]>Rafael Shilengitha wins 2025 Downback InvitationalSat, 6 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST312882https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/8/15/monarchs-release-2025-cross-country-schedule.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/8/15/monarchs-release-2025-cross-country-schedule.aspxCross Country

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Head cross country coach William Helms has announced the 2025 schedule for the Methodist men's and women's cross country teams, starting with the program's home meet on Friday, Sept. 5.]]>2025 XC scheduleFri, 15 Aug 2025 17:25:00 EST312867https://mumonarchs.com/news/2024/11/16/cross-country-monarchs-wrap-up-2024-season-at-ncaa-regionals.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2024/11/16/cross-country-monarchs-wrap-up-2024-season-at-ncaa-regionals.aspxCross Country

CLINTON, MISS.  On Saturday, the Methodist University men's cross country team competed in the 2024 NCAA Division III South Regional Championships. The Monarchs finished in 18th place out of 22 teams after accumulating 578 points.]]>Men's Cross Country: 2024 USA South ChampionshipSat, 16 Nov 2024 17:25:00 EST312527