Even 180 miles from the College of Charleston campus, the Cougar cross country teams both felt right at home at the CofC Classic at Winthrop Farm, as both the men and women claimed first place.

The College of Charleston cross country teams make haste northward for Rock Hill, S.C. this Friday to host the CofC Classic at Winthrop Farm.

Both College of Charleston cross country teams proved they came to compete at this Friday's Royals Challenge, as the women finished second and the men 11th, combining for a whopping 17 personal best times.

For the College of Charleston cross country program, the most daunting foe this year has been Mother Nature herself, who has struck again and caused the much-maligned CofC Classic to undergo yet-another venue change due to unfavorable conditions.

The College of Charleston cross country program is adding a meet to the schedule next weekend, and will return to Charlotte, N.C. to compete in the Royals Cross Country Challenge.

The recent spell of poor weather in the Lowcountry that has wrought havoc on the College of Charleston athletic calendar this past week has claimed yet another victim, as the upcoming CofC Classic will be forced to change venues.