2025 Men's Cross Country News

Baker Becomes First All-American in MVNU Men’s Cross Country History
Baker Becomes First All-American in MVNU Men’s Cross Country History

November 21, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Will Baker of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team made history on Friday, November 21 at the 70th annual Men's Cross Country National Championship at the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida.

Baker Named an Individual NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Qualifier
Baker Named an Individual NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Qualifier

November 12, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a record-breaking year as a freshman for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross team, Will Baker is heading to the 2025 Men’s Cross Country National Championship as an Individual Qualifier.

Baker Breaks Own School Record, Leads Men’s Cross Country at Conference Meet
Baker Breaks Own School Record, Leads Men’s Cross Country at Conference Meet

November 07, 2025

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team competed in the Crossroad League Championships 8K hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University on Friday, November 7. 

Men’s Cross Country Sets Program Record at Great Lakes Challenge
Men’s Cross Country Sets Program Record at Great Lakes Challenge

October 26, 2025

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team ran in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge at Riverside Park on Saturday morning, October 25.

Lehman and Liplin Win Runner of the Week Honors from Crossroads League
Lehman and Liplin Win Runner of the Week Honors from Crossroads League

October 20, 2025

JACKSON, Mich. – Ryan Lehman and Tammy Liplin won the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week from the Crossroads League on Monday, October 20.

Men’s Cross Country Finishes Runner-Up at Jenna Strong Fall Classic
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Runner-Up at Jenna Strong Fall Classic

October 17, 2025

WILMINGTON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team traveled to compete in the Jenna Strong Fall Classic on Friday, October 17. 

Men’s Cross Country Wins OWU Invite
Men’s Cross Country Wins OWU Invite

October 03, 2025

POWELL, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team ran a strong 8K race at the OWU Invite, hosted by Ohio Wesleyan University on Friday, October 3 at Liberty Park.

Men’s Cross Country Receiving Votes in NAIA Rankings
Men’s Cross Country Receiving Votes in NAIA Rankings

September 25, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a strong start to the 2025 season, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team is receiving votes in the first regular season Men’s Cross Country Top 25.

Baker Receives Crossroads League Runner of the Week Honor
Baker Receives Crossroads League Runner of the Week Honor

September 22, 2025

JACKSON, Mich. – Will Baker of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team, received his first career Crossroads League Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week on Monday, September 22. 

Will Baker Places Second at All-Ohio Meet
Will Baker Places Second at All-Ohio Meet

September 19, 2025

CEDARVILLE, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team competed at the All-Ohio Meet, hosted by Cedarville University on Friday, September 19.

Men’s Cross Country Starts Season Strong at IWU Twilight Meet
Men’s Cross Country Starts Season Strong at IWU Twilight Meet

September 05, 2025

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team opened its season at the IWU Twilight Meet, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University on Friday, September 5. 

Men’s Cross Country to Begin Season at Twilight Meet
Men’s Cross Country to Begin Season at Twilight Meet

September 04, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team is ready to begin its 2025 season. MVNU ended its 2024 season in the Crossroads League Championship Meet and displayed continual growth throughout the season. 

Cross Country Reveals 2025 Season Schedule
Cross Country Reveals 2025 Season Schedule

July 16, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – After a successful 2024 campaign for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s cross-country teams, the Cougars are looking to pick up where they left off as the new season fast approaches.