The Chippewas will face their most difficult competition of the season so far at Friday's Spartan Invitational, with a showdown against men's defending MAC Champion Eastern Michigan.
The Chippewas will debut a number of their top runners on both the men's and women's teams when they travel to Madison, Wis., home of the defending men's national champions, for the Badger Opener.
A mix of strong seniors, talented returners and promising newcomers have the Chippewas aiming for a MAC Championship in 2012 after two consecutive MAC runners-up finishes and three consecutive top-10 regional finishes.
Aug 29th 2012, 3:40am
322 views0 likes5 shares 0 comments
Trips to reigning men's NCAA Champion Wisconsin and Big Ten foes Michigan State and Minnesota on the 2012 schedule, along with annual Jeff Drenth Memorial home meet.
The CMU track and field/cross country program has signed 19 student-athletes to join the team beginning in the 2012-13 school year. Among the recruits are numerous state champions, school record holders and a state record holder.