Salem, VA – Bluefield State University men's and women's cross country competed in the CIAA Cross Country Championship, with both teams earning 6^th place team finishes.

Nellie Ambriton led the way for the men's team, taking a 14th-place overall finish with a time of 28:40.7. Jahlil Hopkins crossed the line in 40th with a time of 32:00.9, followed closely by Sekou Coulibaly in 42nd at 32:04.8. Cornelius Matthews finished 48th with a time of 33:24.1, while Jeremiah Wingfield rounded out the scoring group in 51st with a time of 33:53.1 to help the men secure 6th place overall.

Genesis Lee led the women, placing 15th overall with a time of 20:37.7. Eden Gilkey finished 26th overall with a time of 22:24.3, followed by Latejah Bailey in 34th (22:59.7) and Kimora Brown in 39th (23:57.5). Auriana Johnson completed the group with a time of 28:45.5 in 64th place, sealing a 6th-place team finish for the Big Blue women.