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Men's Cross Country

Colonels XC set to Host SLC Championship

THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University cross-country teams will host the 2022 Southland Conference Championship on Friday, Oct.28, at Nicholls Farm in Thibodaux. The action will be streamed via ESPN+.

WHAT: 2022 Southland Conference XC Championship
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8:30 am (W) | 9:30 am (M)
WHERE: Nicholls Farm | Thibodaux, La.

The Colonels has competed against seven SLC schools this season, including hosting UIW, Texas A&M-Commerce, and Southeastern at the 4th Annual Nicholls XC Invitational at Nicholls Farm in September.

The Red & Gray has multiple individuals that have recorded top-10 finishes this season. 2021 SLC All-Conference selection senior Elsa Rijpstra registered three top-10 marks this season, including earning second place at the Nicholls XC Invitational. Junior Elaina Hansen finished third at the Nicholls XC Invitational.

For the men, junior Randy Canady clocked a sixth-place finish at the LSU XC Invitational and an eighth-place mark at the Nicholls XC Invitational. He was named the SLC men's Runner of the Week for his efforts in Baton Rouge. Junior Luke Futey earned ninth place at the LSU XC Invitational.

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For more information on Colonels Track & Field/Cross Country, follow the team on Twitter (@Nicholls_XCTF), Instagram (@nichollstfxc), and like their Facebook page (Nicholls Athletics).



 

Players Mentioned

Elsa Rijpstra

Elsa Rijpstra

Distance
5' 7"
Sophomore
Elaina Hansen

Elaina Hansen

Distance
Redshirt Junior
Randy Canady

Randy Canady

Distance
Redshirt Junior
Lucas Futey

Lucas Futey

Distance
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Elsa Rijpstra

Elsa Rijpstra

5' 7"
Sophomore
Distance
Elaina Hansen

Elaina Hansen

Redshirt Junior
Distance
Randy Canady

Randy Canady

Redshirt Junior
Distance
Lucas Futey

Lucas Futey

Sophomore
Distance