ROANOKE, Va. — The Averett University men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Roanoke College to race in the Maroon Invitational on Saturday morning.

The Averett University men's and women's cross country teams opened their seasons with eighth-place finishes the Queens University of Charlotte Twilight at Freedom Park.

The Averett men's and women's cross country teams are gearing up for their first race of the season on Saturday. With a host of dual-sport athletes and newcomers, head coach Jonathan Thompson and his teams are looking forward to the season.

Averett was picked seventh in the 2014 USA South Conference women's cross country poll, which was unveiled Wednesday afternoon. Defending champion Meredith College was selected as the favorite.

Averett was picked fifth in the 2014 USA Conference men's cross country poll, which was released Wednesday afternoon. Covenant College, the defending conference champion, was selected as the preseason favorite.

The Averett men's and women's cross country programs announced their 2014 event schedule on Friday. The Cougars, in their second year under head coach Jonathan Thompson, will open the season on Sept. 6 in Charlotte.

The 2013-14 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State team contains 226 student-athletes from 38 colleges and universities across Virginia. Six Averett student-athletes were selected to represent the university on the academic al...

Averett University had 96 student-athletes earn USA South Academic All-Conference honors for the 2013-14 year, the conference announced on Monday.

ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University outdoor track and field has put together another fine season, which will culminate in five student-athletes heading to the National Championship Meet in Marion, Ind., beginning on Thursday, May 23. The even...

A look back at the Averett University Athletics highlights during the 2013-14 academic year. (Video by Jay Kirland)