https://www.saintfranciscougars.com en-us https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260126ll70qi The Crossroads League announced its Academic All-CL award recipients from the fall semester, recognizing 343 student-athletes from the fall sports of cross country, soccer and volleyball. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260126ll70qi https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120p5zt2e The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2025 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the fall sports who have excelled academically, including football, men's cross country, men's soccer, women's cross country, women's soccer and women's volleyball. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251120p5zt2e https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251107oh8ia2 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams competed in the 2025 Crossroads League Cross Country Championships on Friday, November 7. This year's league championships were held on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University at the IWU Cross Country Course. The Cougars finished in seventh place with a team time of 2:11:27. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251107oh8ia2 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251024kby7ps The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country teams traveled to Tennessee to compete in the NAIA Appalachian Challenge on Friday, October 24, in the Cougars' final tune-up before the 2025 Crossroads League Cross Country Championships. The men's team placed seventh out of 20 teams, achieving several PRs and securing multiple top-10 finishes in school history. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251024kby7ps https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/202510180x7a76 The University of Saint Francis cross country teams competed at the JennaStrong Fall Classic hosted by Wilmington College on Friday, October 17, with both the men's and women's squads bringing home top-five finishes. The Saint Francis men's team finished in fourth place on Friday night. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/202510180x7a76 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/202510053otlxj The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Kentucky to race in the 24th annual Live at Louisville at E.P. Tom "Sawyer" Park on Saturday, October 4.  Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/202510053otlxj https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/202509200jskls The University of Saint Francis cross country teams traveled to South Bend to compete in the National Catholic Championship hosted by the University of Notre Dame on Friday, September 19. The Cougars raced in a competitive field, finishing in 12th place overall.  Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/202509200jskls https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250905vud6kz The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country teams opened the 2025 season at the Twilight Invite hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University on Friday, September 5. The men's team finished in 12th place out of 20 total teams.  Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250905vud6kz https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250710jgtyr1 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams have announced their schedule for the 2025 season. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250710jgtyr1 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241122zgxw6e Alvin Keter represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) at the 2024 NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship, featuring the top NAIA cross country teams all over the nation fighting to earn the Red Banner on Friday, November 22.   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241122zgxw6e https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241121ztw93r With the championship field set, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country duo of Alvin Keter (Eldoret, Kenya) and Victoria Clibon (Fort Wayne, Ind.) are ready and in route to the 69th annual NAIA Cross Country National Championship set for Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. EDT at the Columbia, Mo., Gans Creek Cross Country Course. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241121ztw93r https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241112idks5t Following an all-conference performance at the Crossroads League Championships, freshman Alvin Keter of the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's cross country team has qualified for the 2024 NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Championship.  Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241112idks5t https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241109izcac6 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams competed in the 2024 Cross Country Championships on Friday, November 9. This year's championships were held on the campus of Taylor University at the TUXC Farm. The Cougars finished in seventh place out of the nine conference teams.  Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241109izcac6 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241025pca84n The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country program had an impressive showing at the NAIA Appalachian Challenge, competing against some of the top competitors in the NAIA on Friday, October 25. The USF men's squad finished 10th overall out of 20 total teams on Friday morning.  Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241025pca84n https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241012qye82l UPLAND, Ind. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Ray Bullock Invitational on the campus of Taylor University on Friday, October 11.  Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20241012qye82l https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/202409210kgrd7 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams raced to third-place finishes at the 2024 Mastodon Alumni Open hosted by Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, September 20.  Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/202409210kgrd7 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20240906zn8xhk The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country traveled to Indiana Wesleyan University to compete in the Twilight Invitational on Friday, September 6. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/Releases/20240906zn8xhk https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/202408310z7ob3 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams began the 2024 season at the Beaver Dam Invite hosted by Bluffton University on Friday, August 30.  Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/202408310z7ob3 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240731m8igvt The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's cross country teams have released their schedules for the 2024 season. Head Coach Brendon Moody will be entering his third season as the Head Coach of the cross country programs.  Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240731m8igvt https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231205ewh8zg SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The NAIA Marathon Classic was held as a stand-alone event this year, as it was formerly a part of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, but was removed as an event after 2022. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231205ewh8zg https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231121t2jvcs FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The opportunity to compete and/or travel to a national championship can be an elusive feat for many athletes, but for Connor Jackson (Fort Wayne, Northrop) the opportunity to blend his passion for running and his Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Management degree came full circle with the chance to showcase his talents! With the support of athletic director Michael McCaffrey, Connor was able to serve as the “acting” sports information director on the most recent trip to Vancouver, Washington to support his fellow teammates as they competed at the NAIA National Cross-Country Championships. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231121t2jvcs https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231109i6od63 FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Freshman Dylan Anspach (Columbia City High School, Columbia City) has punched his ticket to the NAIA Marathon National Championships. The Championship will be held in Sacramento, California in conjunction with the California International Marathon (CIM) on Dec. 3, 2023. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231109i6od63 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231103kzq1uc UPLAND, Ind. -- In a Crossroads League Championship meet, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men’s and women’s cross country teams took a trip to Taylor University to compete for a chance of CL League Awards, finishes, and NAIA National Championship qualifications. Alex Ebetino & Victoria Clibon of the women's side both garnered All-Conference Honors for the CL League while Connor Jackson led for his 5th meet this season, running a lifetime best in his final race of the fall. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231103kzq1uc https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231015jkks4o WILMINGTON, Ohio -- The men's cross country team traveled to Wilmington, Ohio on Friday evening for an 8k race against 27 teams total. Overall, USF placed 22nd, and competed with over 318 runners. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231015jkks4o https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230930g3oknt TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The University of Saint Francis men's cross country team traveled to Terre Haute, Indiana last night to compete in the Nike Cross Country Town Twilight. Overall, the men finished 13th, but had some exceptional times in their races. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230930g3oknt https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230921imnid8 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The University of Saint Francis is pleased to announce Kris Hart will serve as Head Coach of the men’s and women’s Track & Field teams for 2023-24. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230921imnid8 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230915u7kxio UPLAND, Ind. -- The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Men's Cross Country Team traveled to Upland, Indiana to compete at the Ray Bullock Invitational hosted Taylor University. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230915u7kxio https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230902gabg98 FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country teams made a short commute to Purdue Fort Wayne for the Mastodon Opener to open up their 2023 tenure.  Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230902gabg98 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230728gjk84r FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis Athletics announces Dr. Brendon Moody as the new director of track and field/cross country.  Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230728gjk84r https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230622hk0857 FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cross Country team has released its schedule for the 2023 Fall Season for both men’s & women’s sides. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230622hk0857