Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week

Eastern Michigan's Kian Wiles captured his first collegiate cross-country victory at the Jeff Drenth Memorial, winning the men's 5K in a personal-best time of 14:56.2. The 2025 Second Team All-MAC honoree opened his season with an impressive performance for the Eagles.

Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week

Massachusetts' Lara Mannes Diaz de Cerio led the Minutewomen to a dominant victory at the UMass Ken O'Brien Minutemen Invitational, crossing the finish line first in 13:46.8. The senior finished six seconds ahead of second place and helped UMass secure an 18-point team victory.