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Dan Huston Invite
UNI cross country: Two Panthers make collegiate debut at Dan Huston Invite
10/3/2026 11:35:00 AM | Cross Country
WAVERLY, Iowa --- The UNI cross country team returned to competition on Saturday at the Dan Huston Invite, taking on a strong regional field at Max Cross Country Course. The Panthers saw solid performances across both squads with a small group of four total runners, highlighted by top-30 finishes in the women's race and steady efforts from their developing men's lineup.
Brooke O'Brien opened the morning for the Panthers in the women's six-kilometer race, finishing in 14th place in 23:08. Abbi Durow, meanwhile, placed 27th in the 230-woman field in 23:41 in her collegiate debut.
In the men's eight-kilometer race, Caleb Kass finished in 69th place, followed by Caleb Rankin (27:40) in 100th place in his collegiate debut.
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The Panthers return to action on Friday, Oct. 16 at the Bradley Pink Classic, hosted by Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.
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UNI WOMEN'S RESULTS (6K)
- 14th - Brooke O'Brien (23:08)
- 27th - Abbi Durow (23:41)
UNI MEN'S RESULTS (8K)
- 69th - Caleb Kass (27:06)
- 100th -Â Caleb Rankin (27:40)
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UNI cross country action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Track and Field), X (@UNITrackFieldXC) and on Instagram (@uni_tf_xc). The full schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
