The Minot State men’s and women’s cross-country teams compete at the UMary Tune Up in Bismarck, North Dakota, on Friday, October 23, marking their final regular-season meet before the postseason, msubeavers.com reported.
UMary Tune Up Preview in Bismarck
The Beavers enter the weekend following a strong performance at the Jimmie Invitational. Senior Holter Bridwell paced the Minot State men’s squad with a career-best 8,000-meter time of 26:09.9, finishing fifth overall. Teammate Jake Jenkins finished 18th in 27:00.4, while Nolan Berglof placed 41st in 28:23.5. Zander Grover took 51st in 29:15.2 and Auston Lemer crossed 53rd in 29:41.3. The men’s team placed fifth out of eight teams with 133 points.
On the women’s side, Bailey Wride led the Beavers by taking 10th place in the 6,000-meter race with a time of 22:45.8. Brooklyn Kitchens finished 27th in 24:09.1, Julie Folk placed 31st in 24:28.0, Hannah Senechal crossed 32nd at 24:33.2, and Addyson Wendt rounded out the scoring in 35th at 24:38.4. The women’s squad also finished fifth, totaling 123 points.
Preparation for the NSIC Championships
Minot State head coach Erik Stevens expressed confidence in his runners ahead of Friday’s competition in Bismarck. “Excited to get back to it! We have had a really nice training block and I feel that those stepping on the line are ready to go,” Stevens said, according to msubeavers.com. “We really want to put ourselves in a situation where we feel healthy and confident coming out of Friday and heading into November.”
The UMary Tune Up serves as the final opportunity for the Beavers to race before the NSIC Championships. That championship meet is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
UMary Prepares for Regular-Season Finale and Postseason
- Regular-Season Finale: UMary Tune Up on Friday, October 23, in Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Postseason Meet: NSIC Championships on Saturday, November 7, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Recent Team Finishes: Both the men’s and women’s teams finished fifth at the Jimmie Invitational.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minot State Cross-Country Season
Where is the UMary Tune Up taking place?
The meet is being held in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Who leads the Minot State men’s cross-country team?
Senior Holter Bridwell leads the men’s squad, having recently recorded a career-best 8,000-meter time of 26:09.9 at the Jimmie Invitational.
When and where are the NSIC Championships scheduled?
The conference championship meet will take place on Saturday, November 7, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.