University of Southern Mississippi Athletics

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Cross Country Heads to Crimson Classic
10/16/2025 4:09:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss cross country opens its season Friday morning at the Crimson Classic, hosted by Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The 6K race begins at 9:20 a.m. at Apalachee Regional Park.
Last time out, the Golden Eagles placed nine runners in the field at the Seminole Invitational on Saturday, led by Emme Bates, who finished 31st overall with a time of 22:15.9. Addison Rainey was the Golden Eagles' second finisher, crossing 47th place at 22:38.8. Alexane Hunte followed in 82nd with a 23:08.7, while Lexi Cooper was close behind in 84th at 23:09.9.
Cadence Lapp finished 89th with a 23:13.2, and Corinne Croy placed 90th in 23:15.7. Indy Grajalez was Southern Miss' seventh runner, clocking 23:24.8 for 107th place. Also competing were Hayley Datema, who finished 157th at 24:20.8, and Presley Miller, who closed the Golden Eagles' lineup in 206th with a 25:16.5.
The last time the Golden Eagles competed in the Crimson Classic, the team finished 12th out of 18 teams. Leading the charge in 20th place was Kaylor with a time of 20:28.8. Bates, Cooper, Croy, Presley Smith, and Sylvia White all competed as well in 2024.
Meet Central: https://rolltide.com/sports/2016/6/10/2017-crimson-classic-html
Live Results: https://pttiming.com/event.php?mid=2534&pt=schedule
Live Results: https://pttiming.com/event.php?mid=2534&pt=schedule
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