Women's Cross Country | July 24, 2023
2023 USC Aiken Women's Cross Country Schedule
AIKEN, S.C. - The University of South Carolina Aiken, in conjunction with head women's cross country coach
Marshall Leonard, is excited to announce the upcoming 2023 schedule.
The Pacers compete in five regular-season races prior to postseason competition.
Leonard's group opens the year Sept. 1 at the Elon Friday Night Lights meet. A week later, the team returns to North Carolina for the Blue Bear Invitational, which is hosted by Livingstone.
USC Aiken makes the trek to Spartanburg, S.C., on Sept. 16 for the Converse Invitational. Two weeks later, the team takes part in the Akiah McMillan Invitational, which is hosted by Columbia College.
The Pacers wrap up the regular season at the Newberry Invitational on Oct. 13.
Leonard's team competes at the PBC Championship on Oct. 21 at the University of North Georgia. USC Aiken will make the return trip to Dahlonega on Nov. 4 for the NCAA Regionals.
"We are excited to kick off the season at the Elon Friday Night Lights race," Leonard said. "Not only will this be a competitive environment, but night races are a joy to be part of. This season's schedule is full of competitive opportunities but also gives us the ability to see some great success. I am eager to see how the team responds to the training and steps up to the challenge of racing talented teams.
The women's team is primed to take a huge step forward and should field some success that we haven't seen in a long time. Our incoming recruiting class is very talented and is eager to set the standard for the future of USC Aiken's XC teams. This is going to be a fun season to be part of."
