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November 1, 2004 Cross Country Plays Host to Region Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will showcase its cross country course on Saturday as it plays host to the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Championships. There will be 21 men’s teams and 22 women’s teams competing in the meet. The men’s race begins at 11 a.m. with the women’s race to follow at 12:15 p.m. at SIUE’s cross country course. SIUE Coach Eileen McAllister said her men’s and women’s teams were apprehensive about hosting a third meet this season but have changed their minds at the prospect of the championships being on their home course. “Now they are actually excited about a home meet. They don’t have to worry about traveling for this meet,” McAllister said. The top four women’s teams and the next two individuals advance to the cross country national meet on Nov. 20 in Evansville, Ind. The top three men’s teams and the next two individuals also advance to the national championships on the campus of Southern Indiana. McAllister said she wants her team to gain experience from the meet. “I just want them to end the season on a positive note,” she said. -siue cougars- |