Normal, Illinois- The Panthers battled Missouri Valley Conference rivals on Friday, in a chilling, muddy, and rainy showdown. In the pre-championship poll the women were voted to finish 6th overall and the men were voted to finish 7th overall. In conclusion of the race the women finished with a tie against Indiana State for 7th overall and the men finished 7th overall.
Kiki Connell led the women with her finish in the 6K with a time of 21:34.5. Connell earned 10th place and her first spot on the 2021 All-Conference Team. Paige Holub gave a strong run placing her in 35th with a new personal best time of 22:37.