Title: Women’s Cross Country: Howard University Wins MEAC Championship

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

CARY,N.C. (november 1, 2025) ​ – ‍The Howard ⁢University womenS cross country team ​secured its 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship title today, dominating the⁣ competition at WakeMed Park. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Bison​ program and solidifies their position as a‌ leading force in the MEAC.

The Bison’s triumph was ‌fueled by an exceptional performance, ⁤with​ five​ athletes earning All-MEAC honors by finishing within the top ​15. This championship‍ win not only brings prestige to Howard University but ⁣also guarantees the⁢ team an automatic berth to the NCAA regional competition, offering a platform to compete⁤ on⁣ a national stage.

Leading the ⁢charge was freshman Alexis‌ Jones, who was crowned MEAC ⁤Outstanding Performer after completing ‌the race in a winning‌ time of 17:49.10. Teammate Mira Martin closely ‍followed, finishing as the runner-up with a ⁣time‌ of 18:18.70.

Sophomores Tiffany Mugubi and Ester⁢ Kirk contributed ‌to the team’s success, securing ⁢eighth and ninth place respectively,⁤ clocking in‌ at 18:58.90 and 19:00.00. junior Sarah Seam rounded out the top five Bison finishers,⁣ earning‍ 14th overall⁢ with a time of 19:22.60.

Kendall ⁢Robinson, also a sophomore, narrowly​ missed All-MEAC recognition, finishing 19th⁣ at 19:34.80.Norfolk state finished second in the team ‍standings, while north‌ Carolina ⁤Central took third.

Complete‌ results‌ from the ‍2025 MEAC XC Championships are available at women’s cross country team can be found at www.hubison.com.

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