Detroit Mercy and WKU compete at Louisville Cross Country Classic

The 25th Annual Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic took place at E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park, featuring competitive performances from the University of Detroit Mercy and Western Kentucky University.

The University of Detroit Mercy women's cross country team secured a victory in the 6k Blue Race, marking the program's 13th win and its first 6k victory in school history. The team finished with 54 points, narrowly beating San Diego. Kirsten Koss led the Titans with a second-place finish and a personal record of 22:32. Other notable finishers included Alaina Burns in seventh and Anna Kujansuu in eighth.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) saw mixed results at the meet. The men's team finished fifth overall, led by Justin Doran and Mikie Carnell, who placed 24th and 25th in the Men's 8k Gold event. The women's team placed ninth overall, with Caterina Rossomanno leading the effort in the 5k Gold event with a 24th-place finish.