Friday, September 9
Houston, Texas
University of Houston
at
Rice Invitational
Houston Treks Across Town to Rice
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Meyer, Seagreaves lead Cougars to 46th running of Rice Invitational
HOUSTON – The University of Houston cross country will make the perilous trek across down US-59 to Rice on Friday for the 46th installment of the Rice Invitational.
MEET INFORMATION
Friday, Sept. 9
Women's 4k: 6:20 p.m. CT
Men's 4 mile: 6:50 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas
Rice University campus
"It's always exciting to go to the Rice Invitational," cross country head coach Ray Stanfield said. "The 46th year of the meet, and the school where I started my college coaching career 40 years ago. It's a very good early season field on both men's and women's side. I am anxious to see the kids compete again."
Coming off the program's third American Athletic Conference Female Athlete of the Week honor, senior Claire Meyer will look to lead the women for the second straight meet. In the rust busting meet at McNeese's Season Opener meet, Meyer ran 3k in 10 minutes 3.3 seconds, finishing third overall. Meyer will lead the women along Rice's 4k course.
On the men's side, senior Brandon Seagreaves enters the meet after finishing second overall in the 6k race at McNeese.
Freshmen Aidan Killian and Miles Cox made their collegiate debuts at McNeese's Season Opener meet and will run in their first 4-mile race of their collegiate careers at Rice.
COMPETING TEAMS
Houston, Rice, Houston Baptist, Sam Houston, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M, Tulane, Concordia-Austin, St. Thomas, North American (women only), Texas Lutheran.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
MEET INFORMATION
Friday, Sept. 9
Women's 4k: 6:20 p.m. CT
Men's 4 mile: 6:50 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas
Rice University campus
"It's always exciting to go to the Rice Invitational," cross country head coach Ray Stanfield said. "The 46th year of the meet, and the school where I started my college coaching career 40 years ago. It's a very good early season field on both men's and women's side. I am anxious to see the kids compete again."
Coming off the program's third American Athletic Conference Female Athlete of the Week honor, senior Claire Meyer will look to lead the women for the second straight meet. In the rust busting meet at McNeese's Season Opener meet, Meyer ran 3k in 10 minutes 3.3 seconds, finishing third overall. Meyer will lead the women along Rice's 4k course.
On the men's side, senior Brandon Seagreaves enters the meet after finishing second overall in the 6k race at McNeese.
Freshmen Aidan Killian and Miles Cox made their collegiate debuts at McNeese's Season Opener meet and will run in their first 4-mile race of their collegiate careers at Rice.
COMPETING TEAMS
Houston, Rice, Houston Baptist, Sam Houston, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M, Tulane, Concordia-Austin, St. Thomas, North American (women only), Texas Lutheran.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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