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Spartan Cross Country Teams Set for 2024 Big Ten Championships in Illinois

Spartan Cross Country Teams Set for 2024 Big Ten Championships in Illinois

Spartan Runners Prepare to Compete for Conference Title

The Michigan State men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Urbana, Illinois, to compete in the 2024 Big Ten Championships on October 27. The Spartans will look to improve upon their sixth-place finish in 2022 and challenge for the conference title.

Men's Team Aims for Top-Five Finish

The Spartan men's cross country team is led by senior All-American Jack Aho, who finished 11th at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Aho is joined by a talented group of returners, including junior Morgan Beadlescomb and sophomore Ashton Short. The Spartans added several talented freshmen to their roster this season, including All-American Matthew Ramsdell.

Women's Team Hopes to Qualify for NCAA Championships

The Spartan women's cross country team is led by senior captain Emily Pulte, who earned All-Big Ten honors in 2022. Pulte is joined by a solid group of returners, including junior Sarah Kettel and sophomore Annabelle Sieloff. The Spartans also added several promising freshmen to their roster this season, including All-American Hannah Villwock.

Spartans Face Tough Competition

The Big Ten Conference is one of the toughest in the nation for cross country. The Spartans will face stiff competition from teams like Wisconsin, Indiana, and Purdue. The Spartans will need to perform at their best to earn a top-five finish.

Spartans Excited for Championships

The Spartan cross country teams are excited to compete in the Big Ten Championships. The Spartans have been training hard all season and are ready to give it their all. The Spartans believe they have a chance to make a run at the conference title.