University of Houston Athletics
Cougars Release 2023 Cross Country Slate
8/16/2023 10:00:00 AM | Cross Country
Three Southeast Texas meets keep Houston close to home
HOUSTON – The Houston cross country team released its 2023 schedule on Wednesday with three in-state meets on tap including two meets at Texas A&M.
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In their first year in the Big 12 Conference, the Cougars will compete in the state of Texas for the first six weeks of the season.
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Houston will open the campaign at Lamar's Early Bird Opener on Sept., 1 in Beaumont, Texas. The Cougars have not competed at Lamar since at least the turn of the century.
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The Cougars will then compete at Texas A&M back-to-back meets with a month break between races. Houston will compete at the Texas A&M Invitational on Sept. 15 before returning Oct. 13 for Texas A&M's Arturo Barrios Invitational.
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Houston will compete at the Big 12 Cross Country Championships on Oct. 27, hosted by Iowa State, which will serve as the university's first Big 12 Championship event.
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The Cougars will then compete at the NCAA South Central Regional Championship on Nov. 10 in Fayetteville, Ark. and the NCAA Championships are scheduled for Nov. 18 in Charlottesville, Va.
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The Big 12 is a powerhouse cross country conference with Oklahoma State winning the 2012 men's team title. A Big 12 school has finished runner up at the last two men's NCAA Cross Country Championships and three times since 2011.
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For the full schedule, click here.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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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In their first year in the Big 12 Conference, the Cougars will compete in the state of Texas for the first six weeks of the season.
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Houston will open the campaign at Lamar's Early Bird Opener on Sept., 1 in Beaumont, Texas. The Cougars have not competed at Lamar since at least the turn of the century.
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The Cougars will then compete at Texas A&M back-to-back meets with a month break between races. Houston will compete at the Texas A&M Invitational on Sept. 15 before returning Oct. 13 for Texas A&M's Arturo Barrios Invitational.
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Houston will compete at the Big 12 Cross Country Championships on Oct. 27, hosted by Iowa State, which will serve as the university's first Big 12 Championship event.
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The Cougars will then compete at the NCAA South Central Regional Championship on Nov. 10 in Fayetteville, Ark. and the NCAA Championships are scheduled for Nov. 18 in Charlottesville, Va.
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The Big 12 is a powerhouse cross country conference with Oklahoma State winning the 2012 men's team title. A Big 12 school has finished runner up at the last two men's NCAA Cross Country Championships and three times since 2011.
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For the full schedule, click here.
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SUPPORTÂ HOUSTONÂ RISEÂ
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.
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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.
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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).
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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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