SIAC Announces The Return Of The 2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship

10/17/2023 1:01:00 PM

By: Courtesy of SIAC

ATLANTA, GA - The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is thrilled to announce the return of the 2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship! This prestigious event will commence on Friday, October 20, promising an electrifying showcase of talent, grit, and determination as 14 SIAC teams compete in Macon, Georgia, at Middle Georgia State University's illustrious Georgia Premier Cross Country Course.

Championship action will commence at 9 a.m. with the 2023 Cricket SIAC Women's Cross Country Championship 5K, followed by the 2023 Cricket SIAC Men's Cross Country Championship 8K at 10 a.m.

SPECTATOR ENTRY
Admission to the 2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship is free!

2023 CHAMPIONSHIP WEBPAGES
2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship | Men's XC
2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship | Women's XC

2022 CRICKET SIAC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP
During the 2022 Cricket SIAC Men's Cross Country Championship, the Maroon Tigers etched their name in history with their 25th championship victory as they finished strong with a team score of 31 points. Guided by the esteemed head coach Willie H. Hill, 2022 Cricket SIAC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year, all seven Maroon Tigers showcased their prowess by securing spots in the top 20, with five student-athletes earning places within the Top 10.

Benedict College soared to victory in the 2022 Cricket SIAC Women's Cross Country Championship, amassing a commanding team score of 26 points, capturing their first title since 2014. Under the expert guidance of former head coach Frank Hyland, the 2022 Cricket SIAC Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, six out of seven Tigers delivered outstanding performances, landing them comfortably within the Top 20, with four student-athletes staking their claim in the Top 10.

Complete Championship Recap - 2022 Men's XC
Complete C hampionship Recap - 2022 Women's XC

2023 HONORS & AWARDS
During the 2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship, the conference will present additional awards and honors to outstanding student-athletes and coaches who have displayed exemplary dedication and skill:

2023 SIAC Men's Cross Country All-Conference Honors
2023 SIAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year
2023 SIAC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year
Elite 14 Men's Cross Country Honoree
2023 SIAC Women's Cross Country All-Conference Honors
2023 SIAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year
2023 SIAC Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year
Elite 14 Women's Cross Country Honoree

MEDIA INFORMATION
Alexandra Brown, Associate Commissioner for Marketing and Communications, will serve as the primary contact for all media inquiries. To submit an inquiry, please send an email to abrown@thesiac.com.

The SIAC is excited for the return of this marquee event and looks forward to an incredible championship meet that will showcase the exceptional talent and competitiveness of its member institutions.

Stay tuned and mark your calendars for Friday, October 20, as we prepare for the 2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship!

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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.

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SIAC Announces The Return Of The 2023 Cricket SIAC Cross Country Championship