INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — No. 1 BYU has earned its spot in the starting lineup of the NCAA Championships after being selected by the NCAA as an at-large team, the program announced Saturday afternoon.
Along with the 18 teams that automatically qualified after placing in the top two in their region, the NCAA DI Cross Country Subcommittee chose 14 additional teams to complete the 32-team lineup. These at-large teams were selected based on their regular and post-season performances. For a full list of the teams who will be racing at nationals, visit the NCAA's website.
After the women placed third at the NCAA Mountain Regionals Friday morning, they missed their chance to automatically qualify for nationals by one placement. No. 7 New Mexico and No. 6 Northern Arizona, placed first and second, respectively, earning their spots in the NCAA Championships. The Cougars' undefeated regular season and Big 12 Championship victory helped them earn the chance to compete for the national title.
The NCAA Championships will be held at the LaVern Gibson course in Terre Haute, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 21. The women's race will begin at 8:20 a.m. MST and will be streamed on ESPNU.