# Collegiate cross country competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/collegiate-cross-country-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-18T20:31:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The provided information focuses on collegiate cross country competition at the Redbird Invitational held at the Weibring Golf Club in Normal, Illinois. 

Illinois State achieved a sweep in the event, with both the men’s and women’s teams taking first place. The men’s team finished with 19 points, led by Julian Barker, while the women’s team earned 23 points, led by Nora Brady. This victory marked the fourth consecutive year the Illinois State women’s team won the 6k event.

The University of Iowa also competed, with both their men’s and women’s teams placing second in their respective divisions. The Iowa women’s team scored 45 points, led by Miriam Sandeen, and the Iowa men’s team scored 46 points, led by Kyle Montgomery.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Illinois State and Iowa compete at Redbird Invitational

Illinois State swept the Redbird Invitational with first-place finishes for both men and women, while the University of Iowa men and women both secured second place.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illinois-state-and-iowa-compete-at-redbird-invitational

### 2026-09-05: Iowa State men’s club hockey sweeps UNO in preseason series

The Iowa State men’s club hockey team swept a preseason series against the University of Nebraska Omaha, led by strong offensive performances from a large rookie class.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iowa-state-mens-club-hockey-sweeps-uno-in-preseason-series

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