Kenosha, Wis.,   The men's, and women's cross-country teams finished 5^th overall at the 2025 NCAA DII Championships.

JUST THE FACTS
Event: 2025 NCAA DII Championships
Location: Kenosha, Wis.

Final Team Scores, Men's 8k:

1. Wingate (62)
2. Adams State (71)
3. Colorado School of Mines (121)
4. Grand Valley St. (122)
5. Western Colorado (75)

Top Three Men:

1. Kidus Begashaw (Adams State) 29:38.8
2. Julian Campos (Wingate) 29:41.8
3. Adrian Legarreta (West Texas A&M) 29:44.3

Final Team Scores, Women's 6k:

1. Grand Valley St. (65)
2. Colorado School of Mines (69)
3. Wingate (131)
4. Adams State (168)
5. Western Colorado (206)

Top Three Women:

1. Tristain Spence (Adams State) 20:11.0
2. Grace Strongman (Colo. School of Mines) 20:17.0
3. Claire Rethman (Walsh) 20:21.3

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Crossing the finish line, for the men, in the 18th spot earning All-American Honors, was Oliver Diaz with a time of 30:21.1.
• Just on Diaz's tail was Jan Thewes who placed 24th, earning All-American Honors with an end time of 30:26.3.
• Esteban Reyes  also earning All-American Honors, finishing 40^th.
• The Women finished 5^th overall with 206 points.
• Allison Beasley finished 5th overall and first for WCU with a time of 20:24.6.
• Lauren Willson placed 16^th with a final time of 20:45.2.
• Peyton Weiss, not too far behind, with an 32^nd place finish 20:57.1.
• All three women placed in the top-40, earning All-American Honors.

 
 
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