MEET INFOÂ
- Angel Mounds Cross Country Course
- Men's 8K, 9 A.M. CT
- Women's 6K, 9:50 A.M. CT
- Live Results
- Meet CentralÂ
ABOUT THE TOPSÂ
- Last time out, the Hilltoppers competed in the Live in Lou Classic. The men took home 19th while the women claimed 25th.
- Four different Hilltoppers have led WKU in the three races this season. Last year only two did so in five meets.
- For the second time this season, Kinley Kunkel led the Tops. This marks the second time this season Kunkel has done so, finishing within the top 50 both times.
- Kunkel's time of 17:53 is a PR for the Bedford, Ky. native.
- For the first time this season a freshman finished in front for the men. Jake Younger led the way.
QUOTABLEÂ
On the weekend's race, head coach Lee Wood said "I'm looking forward to seeing our team compete Friday. They've had a great last two weeks of practice and hitting stride at the right time!"
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MEET HISTORY
- This will mark the second consecutive season WKU has competed in the Angel Mounds Invitational.
- The course was constructed specifically for cross country meets.
- This marks the only meet in the Hoosier State the Hilltoppers will compete in this season.
- The course will play host to the 2025 NCAA DI Great Lakes Regional.
SCOUTING THE FIELD
- More than 20 schools are scheduled to be represented in the two races.
- WKU will compete against the likes of Austin Peay, Indiana University Indianapolis, Lipscomb, SEMO, UT Martin, and hosts Evansville and Southern Indiana.
- Other teams from the Commonwealth that WKU will line up against include Bellarmine, and EKU.
- Long-time rival Murray State will also be competing against the Hilltoppers.
