University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Panthers Head to Gans Creek Classic
9/30/2021 4:44:00 PM | General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Cross Country
Cedar Falls, Iowa- The Panthers head to Columbia, Missouri to race in the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by the University of Missouri. Races begin, Friday October 1st, with the Men racing in the 8K at 9:00 a.m. CST. Women will follow with a 6K beginning at 9:45 a.m. CST.Â
ÂThe leaders for the men in the 8K are senior Sam McCool with a time of 25:13.2 set at the Illinois State Redbird Invitational 2 weeks ago. Caleb Schumaker also set a new best 2 weeks ago with a best of 25:25.0. Freshman Payton Marrs follows closely behind the two with his best time of 25:48.8.
ÂIn the women's side leaders in the 6K is freshman Kiki Connell continues her lead with a time of 21:46.9, set at the Redbird Invitational. Kate Crawford is also one to watch as her time in the 6K stands at 22:33.9. Senior Mia Rampton also has made herself known in the 6K after setting a new best 2 weeks ago by almost a full minute setting her 6K time at 22:37.5.Â
ÂThe Panthers are set to compete against three other Missouri Valley teams including the most recent addition of Belmont University.Â
ÂThe University of Missouri will be live streaming the meet on Youtube as well as posting live results through the link provided.Â
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