https://wwuowls.com/rss.aspx?path=wcrossLatest news items for William Woods University Athleticsen-us60https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-cross-country-guidry-returns-home-to-help-lead-cross-country-and-track-field.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-cross-country-guidry-returns-home-to-help-lead-cross-country-and-track-field.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

FULTON, Mo. - William Woods University Athletics, Owls Cross Country, and Owls Track and Field are pleased to announce the newest member of the coaching staff, Phillip Guidry. The former long-distance and mid-distance runner for the Owls joins the staff after a stellar coaching career across high school athletics.]]>Philip Guidry Hiring 2026Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:05:00 CST412935https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/21/ruden-kirby-complete-stellar-finishes-at-naia-womens-cross-country-national-championship.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/21/ruden-kirby-complete-stellar-finishes-at-naia-womens-cross-country-national-championship.aspxWomen's Cross Country

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- William Woods women's cross country sent two representatives to the 46th Annual NAIA Women's Cross Country National Championship held at the Apalachee Regional Sports Park in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday morning.]]>2025-26 NAIA Women's Cross Country National Championship Send-OffFri, 21 Nov 2025 11:38:00 CST1012698https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-cross-country-owls-earn-fourth-place-team-finish-2.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-cross-country-owls-earn-fourth-place-team-finish-2.aspxWomen's Cross Country

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa- William Woods Cross Country turned heads at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships this weekend, with WWU's Crystal Ruden surging ahead of the pack for a second-place finish. Behind Ruden, Sarah Kirby, Devan Humphreys, Tara Lowe and Abby Gibson rounded out the top five for the Owls; good enough for a fourth place team finish.]]>Owls Finish Fourth at Heart ChampionshipSun, 9 Nov 2025 12:42:00 CST1012683https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-cross-country-owls-earn-fourth-place-team-finish.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-cross-country-owls-earn-fourth-place-team-finish.aspxWomen's Cross Country

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa- William Woods Cross Country turned heads at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships this weekend, with WWU's Crystal Ruden surging ahead of the pack for a second-place finish. Behind Ruden, Sarah Kirby, Devan Humphreys, Tara Lowe and Abby Gibson rounded out the top five for the Owls; good enough for a fourth place team finish.]]>Owls Finish Fourth at Heart ChampionshipSun, 9 Nov 2025 12:42:00 CST1012682https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/4/mens-golf-ruden-worley-named-wwu-student-athletes-of-the-month-for-october.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/11/4/mens-golf-ruden-worley-named-wwu-student-athletes-of-the-month-for-october.aspxMen's Golf, Women's Cross Country

FULTON, Mo.- William Woods University Women's Cross Country runner Crystal Ruden and Men's Golf's Spencer Worley were named student-athletes of the month for October.]]>WWU October Student-Athletes of the MonthTue, 4 Nov 2025 13:01:00 CST512679https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/10/26/womens-cross-country-blazing-owls-improve-ahead-of-heart-of-america-conference-championships.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/10/26/womens-cross-country-blazing-owls-improve-ahead-of-heart-of-america-conference-championships.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

CRETE, Neb. – Nearing the end of their competition season, the William Woods cross country teams traveled to Doane University on Saturday to compete in the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic. Both squads turned in standout performances from their top runners and combined for an impressive 14 personal bests.]]>WWU XC NAIA Blazing Tiger ClassicSun, 26 Oct 2025 13:58:00 CST1012664https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/10/20/womens-cross-country-make-something-your-own-anna-hart-student-spotlight.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/10/20/womens-cross-country-make-something-your-own-anna-hart-student-spotlight.aspxWomen's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

FULTON, Mo – As a rising star in a niche sport, Anna Hart has taken on the challenge of being a student, two-sport athlete, and the only athlete to take on the race walk at Woods. With all of that, the sophomore from Saint Peters was able to etch her name in the record books at Woods behind strong support and the promise to always push herself.]]>Make Something Your Own: Anna Hart Student SpotlightMon, 20 Oct 2025 14:37:00 CST1012654https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/10/4/womens-cross-country-owls-impress-at-seminole-valley-stampede.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/10/4/womens-cross-country-owls-impress-at-seminole-valley-stampede.aspxWomen's Cross Country

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa- The William Woods University women's cross-country team continued to make strides this weekend, turning in a strong collective effort in the women's 6K at the Seminole Valley Stampede. Senior Crystal Ruden led the Owls with an impressive eighth-place finish, clocking a 22:29.6 to earn eight points and pace the field as one of the top senior runners at the meet.]]>Devan Humphreys RunningSat, 4 Oct 2025 19:19:00 CST1012633https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/16/competitive-cheerleading-owls-dominate-in-the-classroom-earning-17-naia-scholar-team-honors.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/16/competitive-cheerleading-owls-dominate-in-the-classroom-earning-17-naia-scholar-team-honors.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Competitive Cheerleading, Competitive Dance

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 National Awards Day, honoring student-athletes, athletics personnel, and sports teams from across the association. These winners are recognized for their dedication, exemplary character, and outstanding achievements both on and off the field.]]>2024-25 NAIA Scholar Teams WWUTue, 16 Sep 2025 13:28:00 CST1612602https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/12/womens-cross-country-owls-place-third-at-larry-young-invitational.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/12/womens-cross-country-owls-place-third-at-larry-young-invitational.aspxWomen's Cross Country

COLUMBIA, Mo.- William Woods Women's Cross Country team ran in their second event of the year at the Larry Young Invitational hosted by Columbia College. The Woods placed third in the event held at Gans Creek Cross Country Course, the site for the 2024 NAIA Cross Country National Championships.]]>WXC at Gans CreekFri, 12 Sep 2025 21:52:00 CST1012595