University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, October 31
Foley, Ala.
8:30 a.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Sun Belt Conference Championships
Louisiana Set To Race at 2025 SBC Cross Country Championships
10/30/2025 1:12:00 PM | Cross Country
Both races scheduled for broadcast on ESPN+
FOLEY, Ala. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Cross Country teams will look to close out the 2025 season on a strong note when they compete in the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Friday (October 31) at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
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The women's 5K race will begin at 8:32 a.m., followed by the men's 8K race at 9:15 a.m. Both races will air live on ESPN+ with Tyler Mayforth and Pat Greenwood on the call. Live results will be available through XPRESS TIMING, and admission is free and open to the public.
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Louisiana returns All-Sun Belt Conference runners Isabelle Russell and Ella Segura, who finished 10th an 11th, respectively, in the 2024 meet. Henry Lyon, who was an All-American Athletic Conference runner last season at East Carolina, leads the men's side and enters the meet coming off a season-best time (24:06.2) at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.
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The Ragin' Cajuns finished sixth in the women's event last season with the men's team placing seventh.
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The women's field will feature all 13 Sun Belt programs – App State, Arkansas State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Louisiana, ULM, Marshall, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Texas State, and Troy – competing for the conference crown.
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On the men's side, nine schools that sponsor the sport – App State, Arkansas State, Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, ULM, Marshall, South Alabama, Texas State, and Troy – will take part in the 8K championship.
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The 2025 meet represents the 41st Sun Belt Women's Cross Country Championship since the inaugural event in 1985 and the 48th edition of the men's championship dating back to 1978.
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SUN BELT CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET INFORMATION
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Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: Women's 5K (8:32 a.m. CT); Men's 8K (9:15 a.m. CT); Awards Ceremony to follow
Location: Graham Creek Nature Preserve | Foley, Ala.
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2024 Champions
Women: App State (45) | Kylee Mastin, Marshall (17:06.4)
Men: App State (30) | Jacob Pyeatt, Arkansas State (23:52.8)
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Sun Belt Meet Records
Women (5K): Molly Jones, Coastal Carolina (2022) – 16:29.50
Men (8K): Kirami Yego, South Alabama (2022) – 22:55.90
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Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
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The women's 5K race will begin at 8:32 a.m., followed by the men's 8K race at 9:15 a.m. Both races will air live on ESPN+ with Tyler Mayforth and Pat Greenwood on the call. Live results will be available through XPRESS TIMING, and admission is free and open to the public.
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Louisiana returns All-Sun Belt Conference runners Isabelle Russell and Ella Segura, who finished 10th an 11th, respectively, in the 2024 meet. Henry Lyon, who was an All-American Athletic Conference runner last season at East Carolina, leads the men's side and enters the meet coming off a season-best time (24:06.2) at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.
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The Ragin' Cajuns finished sixth in the women's event last season with the men's team placing seventh.
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The women's field will feature all 13 Sun Belt programs – App State, Arkansas State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Louisiana, ULM, Marshall, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Texas State, and Troy – competing for the conference crown.
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On the men's side, nine schools that sponsor the sport – App State, Arkansas State, Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, ULM, Marshall, South Alabama, Texas State, and Troy – will take part in the 8K championship.
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The 2025 meet represents the 41st Sun Belt Women's Cross Country Championship since the inaugural event in 1985 and the 48th edition of the men's championship dating back to 1978.
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SUN BELT CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET INFORMATION
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Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: Women's 5K (8:32 a.m. CT); Men's 8K (9:15 a.m. CT); Awards Ceremony to follow
Location: Graham Creek Nature Preserve | Foley, Ala.
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2024 Champions
Women: App State (45) | Kylee Mastin, Marshall (17:06.4)
Men: App State (30) | Jacob Pyeatt, Arkansas State (23:52.8)
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Sun Belt Meet Records
Women (5K): Molly Jones, Coastal Carolina (2022) – 16:29.50
Men (8K): Kirami Yego, South Alabama (2022) – 22:55.90
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Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
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