Friday, October 16
College Station, TX
8:15 AM
Stephen F. Austin
at
Arturo Barrios Invitational
PREVIEW: SFA Set for Split Squad Action at Arturo Barrios and Pre-Nationals
10/15/2026 11:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin cross-country teams are preparing for significant upcoming competitions at the Arturo Barrios Invitational and the Under Armour Pre-National Invitational, both scheduled for Friday, October 16th. These events represent crucial opportunities for both the men's and women's squads to challenge themselves against top-tier competition and gain valuable experience before the postseason.
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ARTURO BARRIOS INVITATIONAL
- Date and Time: Friday, October 16th, with the men's race starting at 8:15 a.m. and the women's race at 8:50 a.m.
- Location: College Station, Texas, hosted by Texas A&M.
- Competing Teams: The field features a diverse group of competitors including Abilene Christian, Arizona State, #26 ranked Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Ohio State, Texas A&M, and many others.
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The SFA women's squad will compete at the Arturo Barrios Invitational, using this event as a strategic opportunity to familiarize themselves with the regional course at Texas A&M. This familiarity is crucial as the regional meet will take place on the same course. Coach Rob Hansen emphasized the importance of this experience, stating, "Their best chance at making some postseason noise and potentially being in the mix at the regional meet is to get more run on that course."
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UNDER ARMOUR PRE-NATIONAL INVITATIONAL
- Date and Time: Friday, October 16th, with the men's race starting at 10:40 a.m.
- Location: Terre Haute, Indiana, hosted by Indiana State.
- Competing Teams: A competitive lineup includes notable teams such as #8 Syracuse, #14 Villanova, #15 Notre Dame, #29 North Carolina, Michigan, and others.
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The men's squad will head to the Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute, a significant event for assessing their standing against top-ranked teams. This is the first time in nearly a decade that the team will compete at pre-nationals, and Coach Hansen is eager to see how they perform against nine ranked teams, including Syracuse and Michigan. "We want to measure ourselves and we want to see if we belong there or not," Coach Hansen remarked, highlighting the men's determination and competitive spirit.
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Both events promise to be pivotal moments for the SFA cross-country teams as they gear up for the championship season. Coach Hansen expressed confidence in his teams' abilities, commenting on their resilience and tenacity, "They're dogs, they just won't be denied. They do not want to lose."
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For all the latest information on SFA XC, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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ARTURO BARRIOS INVITATIONAL
- Date and Time: Friday, October 16th, with the men's race starting at 8:15 a.m. and the women's race at 8:50 a.m.
- Location: College Station, Texas, hosted by Texas A&M.
- Competing Teams: The field features a diverse group of competitors including Abilene Christian, Arizona State, #26 ranked Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Ohio State, Texas A&M, and many others.
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The SFA women's squad will compete at the Arturo Barrios Invitational, using this event as a strategic opportunity to familiarize themselves with the regional course at Texas A&M. This familiarity is crucial as the regional meet will take place on the same course. Coach Rob Hansen emphasized the importance of this experience, stating, "Their best chance at making some postseason noise and potentially being in the mix at the regional meet is to get more run on that course."
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UNDER ARMOUR PRE-NATIONAL INVITATIONAL
- Date and Time: Friday, October 16th, with the men's race starting at 10:40 a.m.
- Location: Terre Haute, Indiana, hosted by Indiana State.
- Competing Teams: A competitive lineup includes notable teams such as #8 Syracuse, #14 Villanova, #15 Notre Dame, #29 North Carolina, Michigan, and others.
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The men's squad will head to the Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute, a significant event for assessing their standing against top-ranked teams. This is the first time in nearly a decade that the team will compete at pre-nationals, and Coach Hansen is eager to see how they perform against nine ranked teams, including Syracuse and Michigan. "We want to measure ourselves and we want to see if we belong there or not," Coach Hansen remarked, highlighting the men's determination and competitive spirit.
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Both events promise to be pivotal moments for the SFA cross-country teams as they gear up for the championship season. Coach Hansen expressed confidence in his teams' abilities, commenting on their resilience and tenacity, "They're dogs, they just won't be denied. They do not want to lose."
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FOLLOW THE LUMBERJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA XC, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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