The Butler women’s cross country team placed second at the Illini Challenge last Friday while the men finished fourth. It was the season—opening meet for both teams. The women were led by freshman Olivia Pratt, who won the women’s four-kilometer race with a time of 14:18. Competing in her first-ever collegiate race, Pratt said that…
Women grab runner-up finish
A strong start to the season continued for the Butler women’s cross country team, as the Bulldogs followed their season-opening victory at the Illini Challenge with a runner-up finish at the Indiana Intercollegiate Meet on Sept. 16. Butler had to navigate through a field of 21 teams. Host Indiana came out victorious in the women’s…
Cross country starts strong
The 90-degree heat did not stop the Butler women’s cross country team from scorching its opponents at the season-opening Illini Challenge last Friday. The women’s team finished on top of the challenge with a score of 16. Purdue finished in second place, tallying 51 points. The men’s team also had a strong showing. The Bulldogs…