10/30/2026 2:27:00 PM | Cross Country
Cougars open postseason action on Saturday
STILLWATER, Okla. – The University of Houston Cross Country program begins postseason action with the 2026 Big 12 Cross Country Championship presented by Allstate on Saturday at the Greiner Family Cross Country Course.
The women will open the day with the 6k at 10 a.m., followed by the men's 8k at 11 a.m. The Big 12 Championship will be streamed on ESPN+ and live results can be found here.
The men enter the conference meet ranked #4 in the South Central Region, its highest ranking since the USTFCCCA Regional Poll began in 2009. The women are ranked #7 in the region.
LAST TIME OUT
The Cougars concluded regular season action on Oct. 16 at the Arturo Barrios Invitational in College Station, Texas. The men placed third overall while the women's team finished in 13th place.
Senior Henok Hagos led the men's team with a 14th place individual finish, clocking 23:32.6 in the 8k. Seniors Jack Boyd and David Soto followed with personal-best performances, finishing 18th in 23:39.0 and 22nd in 23:40.2, respectively.
On the women's side, junior Cadence Patterson led the Cougars in the 6k, finishing 45th with a time of 20:22.1. Juniors Addison Hite, Julia Shimel, and Lily Campos, along with sophomore Sophia Nguyen, also recorded personal bests at the meet.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can directly support Houston Track and Field's success by providing NIL opportunities and joining the Podium Club, which provides support 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.
The women will open the day with the 6k at 10 a.m., followed by the men's 8k at 11 a.m. The Big 12 Championship will be streamed on ESPN+ and live results can be found here.
The men enter the conference meet ranked #4 in the South Central Region, its highest ranking since the USTFCCCA Regional Poll began in 2009. The women are ranked #7 in the region.
LAST TIME OUT
The Cougars concluded regular season action on Oct. 16 at the Arturo Barrios Invitational in College Station, Texas. The men placed third overall while the women's team finished in 13th place.
Senior Henok Hagos led the men's team with a 14th place individual finish, clocking 23:32.6 in the 8k. Seniors Jack Boyd and David Soto followed with personal-best performances, finishing 18th in 23:39.0 and 22nd in 23:40.2, respectively.
On the women's side, junior Cadence Patterson led the Cougars in the 6k, finishing 45th with a time of 20:22.1. Juniors Addison Hite, Julia Shimel, and Lily Campos, along with sophomore Sophia Nguyen, also recorded personal bests at the meet.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can directly support Houston Track and Field's success by providing NIL opportunities and joining the Podium Club, which provides support 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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