WMU will compete in a field of 32 teams on Friday afternoon.

The Western Michigan cross country team finished in third place as Hope College and Eastern Michigan tied for first place at the George Dales Invitational at Pine View Golf Club on Friday afternoon.

The 6k race begins at 5 p.m. at the Pine View Gold Club in Three Rivers, Mich.

Aisha Hodge was the top finisher for WMU on the day.

WMU begins the 2012 season at the Crusader Open.

Our series continues with a profile of WMU Hall of Famer Kayla Skelly.

The Western Michigan women's cross country team was formed in 1975 but it came to prominence as it dominated the Mid-American Conference in the 1980's.

The Western Michigan cross country team has once again been honored by the United Stats Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for being named Division I All-Academic status.

Western Michigan cross country's Rachel Whitley has been named Academic All-MAC by the Mid-American Conference.