The Columbia men’s and women’s cross country teams will look to continue their postseason success when they compete at the NCAA Division I Northeast Regional at Audubon Golf Course in Amherst, N.Y. Both teams qualified for the tournament through their strong second place performances at the Ivy League Cross Country Heptagonal Championships on Oct. 29.
The regional tournament is the last hurdle remaining for the Lions to qualify for the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship, which will take place on Nov. 21. Both teams will be looking to finish in the top two of their region, which would assure them a spot in the championship. If the Light Blue fails to place in the top two, it could still qualify for the tournament by being selected as one of 13 at-large teams by the Division I track and field subcommittee.
Even if the teams themselves do not qualify, Light Blue players will still have an opportunity to compete in the NCAA, as the first four individuals of nonqualifying teams will also get to race in the tournament.
The NCAA Division 1 Northeast Regional will be held this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 12. The men’s 10K race will begin at 12 p.m., while the women’s 6K race will start at 1:15 p.m.
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