Washburn University Track/Field and Cross Country

10/27/2026

Ichabod freshman Nelly Puente named MIAA Cross Country AOW

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Washburn Ichabod freshman Nelly Puente has been named the final MIAA Cross Country Athlete of the Week of the season after her top-five finish at the Griffon Open last week.

10/24/2026

Washburn men's thinclads wrap up regular season at Griffon Open

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The Washburn men's cross country team was led by a strong performance from freshman Taylor Karcz at the Griffon Open, as eight Ichabods competed in the event.

10/24/2026

Ichabod women's cross country wraps up regular season at Griffon Open

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The Washburn Ichabods women's cross country team turned in a strong showing at the Griffon Open on Saturday morning, led by freshman Nelly Puente, who paced the Ichabod women with a 12th-place finish.

10/24/2026

The Washburn Ichabod men's and women's cross country teams are in action at the site of the MIAA Championships in two weeks for a conference meet tune-up.

📍 | St. Joseph, Mo.
🏃‍♀️ | 10 am (women's race)
🏃‍♂️| 10:45 am (men's race)
📊 | https://bit.ly/4slqyh5

10/23/2026

Ichabod cross country teams in action at Griffon Open

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn Ichabod cross country teams return to the course at the site of the MIAA Championships at the Griffon Open on Saturday morning in St. Joseph, Mo.

10/14/2026

The Washburn Ichabod men's cross country team reached another milestone as they received the highest National Poll ranking in program history coming in at No. 11 this week, climbing five spots. The Ichabods are also ranked No. 2 in the Central Regional rankings.

10/11/2026

No. 16 Ichabods take 3rd place at NCAA D2 Pre-Nationals event at Rim Rock

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The No. 16-ranked Washburn men's cross country team delivered a strong showing against a nationally competitive and regional field Sunday morning, placing third at the NCAA Division II Pre-National Meet at Rim Rock Farm with 98 points.

10/11/2026

Washburn women's cross country squad finishes 12th at NCAA D2 Pre-Nationals

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Competing against one of the nation's toughest fields at the NCAA Division II Pre-National Meet hosted at Rim Rock Farm, the Washburn women's cross country team turned in a 12th-place finish among 18 teams on Saturday, recording 343 points in the 6K race.

10/08/2026

Washburn cross country teams back in action Sunday at D2 Pre-Nationals meet

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn Ichabod cross country teams will be back in action on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Rim Rocks Farms outside of Lawrence.

09/29/2026

For the first time in program history, the Washburn Ichabod men's cross country team has been tabbed as the No. 1 team in the region in the latest USTFCCCA rankings released today by the coaching organization. Washburn won the Augustana Invitational last time out.