After a promising start to the 2025 season, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's cross country team is gaining attention in the NAIA rankings. The team recently participated in the All-Ohio Meet on September 5, competing against a diverse group of opponents from various athletic divisions. MVNU secured 10th place overall and ranked third among NAIA schools. This marked the second consecutive race where the team broke its school record for total team time.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University joins other Crossroads League teams in receiving recognition, including Indiana Wesleyan University at No. 2, Taylor University at No. 5, Marian University at No. 6, Spring Arbor University at No. 7, and Goshen College at No. 21.
For more details on the coaches' poll, visit NAIA's official website.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private Christian institution offering education to traditional students, graduate students, and working adults on its main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The university serves nearly 2,100 students from across the United States and various countries worldwide.
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