BOWIE, Md. – The Bowie State men's and women's cross-country teams are set to compete in the 56th Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Championships Thursday, Oct. 22, at Green Hill Park in Salem, Va. The conference championship will mark the culmination of the Bulldogs' 2026 season as both squads look to close the campaign with strong performances against the CIAA's top competition.
When: Thursday, Oct. 22
Where: Green Hill Park – Salem, Va.
Championship: 56th CIAA Cross Country Championships
Women's Race: 5K
Men's Race: 8K
Meet Information: CIAA Cross Country Championships
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Bulldogs Enter Championship Competition
Bowie State enters the CIAA Championships following a strong finish to the regular season at the Lincoln (PA) University XC Invitational Tune Up on Oct. 15. Both Bulldog squads earned third-place finishes, giving the teams valuable experience heading into the conference championship.
The Bulldogs have continued to gain momentum throughout the 2026 campaign, competing against several CIAA opponents while developing their lineups and preparing for the championship portion of the season. Thursday's championship will provide Bowie State with its final opportunity to compete for conference team and individual honors.
Bulldog Men Look to Finish Strong
During the Lincoln University XC Invitational tune up, Bowie State men's team enters secured a third-place finish in which the Bulldogs totaled 75 points and recorded a combined team time of 1:18:09 in the 4K race.
Sean Trader paced Bowie State with a fifth-place overall finish in 14:31.0, while Chase Garcia followed closely with an eighth-place finish in 14:45.2. Elijah Thompson crossed the finish line 16th in 15:27.2, followed by LaVelle Hubbard in 23rd at 16:33.9.
Mason Patterson rounded out the Bulldogs' scoring five with a 27th-place finish in 16:51.8. Michael Price added a 29th-place finish in 17:14.2, while Raynard Mouldren Jr. completed the course in 20:09.5.
Trader and Garcia have provided a consistent presence near the front of the Bowie State lineup throughout the season, giving the Bulldogs a strong foundation heading into Thursday's championship race.
Bulldog Women Ready for Championship Test
The Bowie State women's team totaled 61 points and recorded a team time of 1:13:11 in the 3K race at the tune up last week.
Leilani Gibson led the way for Bowie State, earning a third-place overall finish in 12:19.6. Emetem Bezezuh followed with a fifth-place finish in 12:42.8, giving the Bulldogs two runners inside the top five.
Destinie Mayo added a ninth-place finish in 13:26.5, while Skye Sargent-Thomas finished 18th in 15:06.9. Nudoro Davis completed the Bulldogs' scoring five with a 26th-place finish in 19:36.3.
Gibson, Bezezuh and Mayo have been key contributors for Bowie State throughout the season, with the trio continuing to lead the Bulldogs as they prepare for the conference championship.
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