Oxford, Ala. - The Blue Raider's cross country team is set to compete in the Conference USA Championship on Saturday, November 2nd hosted by Jacksonville State.
Both Middle Tennessee Men and Women were voted preseason favorites to take the championship this season after sweeping both last year in Bowling Green, Ky. The men are seeking their seventh conference championship, while the women are looking for their sixth.
Conference USA will also announce the CUSA Freshman of the Year as well as the Athlete of the year on both sides. Odilia Jepchumba and Allan Kiplagat each have three freshman and one athlete of the week awards this season and hope to add to their trophy shelf this weekend.