GSU MEN'S - WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY AT GREAT LAKES INVITATIONAL SATURDAY MORNING IN MICHIGAN

Saturday, October 21st, Riverside Park will provide the backdrop for the largest NAIA-only event in the country. The 15 annual NAIA Great Lakes Challenge, hosted by Aquinas College, returns as one of the marquee events on the yearly NAIA Cross Country calendar. The competition this year looks to be one of the best to date. A total number of 40 NAIA institutions will represent ten different NAIA conferences. The men's race will feature 15 schools ranked in the top 25 or Receiving Votes in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll. The race is highlighted by #1 Indiana Wesleyan, #7 Cumberlands (Ky.), #11 Shawnee State (Ohio), #12 Aquinas, and #13 Goshen (Ind.). The women's field will consist of eleven schools ranked in the top 25 and one other, who is Receiving Votes. Top teams collide as #10 Cumberlands (Ky.), #11 Indiana Wesleyan, #13 Carroll (Mont.), #15 St. Francis (Ill.), and #16 Rocky Mountain (Mont.) will toe the line on Saturday.

 "We are extremely excited to be racing in this prestigious meet. The meet features ten ranked teams and five teams that are receiving votes on the men's side. It will be a great chance for the men to prove themselves against top tier competition. The women's side will feature a plethora of talent as well. It will be exciting to watch our young team compete against stiff competition. Overall, this meet will be a great opportunity for our athletes to hit some personal records and prove ourselves on a big stage," said GSU Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach John Niendorf.

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