CLINTON, Pa. — Oakland cross country wrapped up the 2026 Horizon League Championships Saturday, with the Golden Grizzlies' women's team earning a third-place finish and the men's team placing sixth. Robert Morris claimed the women's team title with 32 points, followed by Youngstown State with 33 and Oakland with 134. On the men's side, Robert Morris also captured the championship with 32 points, while Youngstown State finished second with 33 and Oakland tallied 159 points for sixth.

The Oakland women were led by a top-10 performance from sophomore Eliza Bush, who finished ninth overall in 21:28.99 to earn All-League Second Team honors. Sophomore Courtney Bovair followed in 18th at 21:57.30, while senior Anne May placed 32nd in 22:24.19. Fifth-year Amy Rowan crossed in 35th at 22:29.78, and sophomore Ava Alicandro rounded out Oakland's scoring five in 40th with a time of 22:34.93. The five Golden Grizzlies combined for 134 points to secure third place.

The Oakland men were led by freshman Brody Karg, who finished 25th overall with a time of 25:19.86. Junior Ethan Sandula followed in 32nd at 25:31.57, while freshman Max Houvener placed 33rd in 25:31.74. Junior Collin Farmer finished 39th with a time of 25:41.37, and freshman Ryan Barnes rounded out Oakland's scoring five in 41st at 25:43.49.

Oakland will be back on the course for some more postseason running at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 13. The meet in East Lansing is hosted by Michigan State.


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