The Bradley cross country teams begin the 2018 season on Friday, competing at the Western Illinois Early Bird Invite.
MEET INFO
The women's 4K race begins at 5 p.m. and is followed by the men's 6K race at 5:45 p.m. Bradley last competed at Western Illinois during the 2015 season with the women's team finishing first and the men placing second overall.
VALLEY FAVORITES
The Bradley programs are both slated to defend their conference titles as the Braves topped the preseason coaches poll. The three-time defending champion, the BU men's team was a unanimous selection to win a fourth-straight title.