YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University men's cross country team heads to East Lansing Friday, Sept. 15, to compete in the Spartan Invitational. The meet will feature competition against multiple conference opponents as well as nationally-ranked Michigan State.
The Spartans came into the season directly behind the Eagles on the national preseason poll at No. 23, and currently remain right behind EMU in the regional rankings, which were most recently updated by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Last year, the event featured five D1 teams, including three other MAC programs in the form of Miami, Central Michigan, and Kent State.