Friday, August 29
San Antonio, Texas
University of Houston
at
UIW Twilight
PREVIEW: Cross Country to Begin 2025 Season at UIW Twilight on Friday
8/28/2025 3:50:00 PM | Cross Country
Cougars open season with women's 4k at 8:50 p.m. and men's 6k at 9:15 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Houston Cross Country team begins the 2025 season at the UIW Twilight, hosted by Incarnate Word on Friday at the Classics Elite Soccer Complex. The women's 4k will start at 8:50 p.m., with the men's 6k following at 9:15 p.m.
Houston is set to compete against Incarnate Word (host), as well as other in-state competitors such as Our Lady of the Lake, Texas Southern, Texas State and Trinity.
During the summer, Houston welcomed six freshmen, with five joining the women's squad and one on the men's side.
The men's squad enters the season ranked 13th in the USTFCCCA Coaches Preseason South Central Region Poll while the women are ranked 12th as both squads look to start the season strong in San Antonio.
Houston welcomes back sophomores Caden Thurman and Zade Kayyali, who scored for the Cougars at the NCAA South Central Regional, with junior Aaron Crittenden, who served as their top finisher placed in the top 50.
For the women, Houston returns sophomores Cadence Patterson and AnnClaire Cop who closed out the 2024 season strong. Patterson ended as the top finisher for the Cougars placing 66th to close out her first cross country season.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Podium Club which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
Houston is set to compete against Incarnate Word (host), as well as other in-state competitors such as Our Lady of the Lake, Texas Southern, Texas State and Trinity.
During the summer, Houston welcomed six freshmen, with five joining the women's squad and one on the men's side.
The men's squad enters the season ranked 13th in the USTFCCCA Coaches Preseason South Central Region Poll while the women are ranked 12th as both squads look to start the season strong in San Antonio.
Houston welcomes back sophomores Caden Thurman and Zade Kayyali, who scored for the Cougars at the NCAA South Central Regional, with junior Aaron Crittenden, who served as their top finisher placed in the top 50.
For the women, Houston returns sophomores Cadence Patterson and AnnClaire Cop who closed out the 2024 season strong. Patterson ended as the top finisher for the Cougars placing 66th to close out her first cross country season.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Podium Club which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
– UHCougars.com –
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