PALATINE, Ill. - Paced by sophomore Nkemdilim Okwumabua of Rockford, Ill., the Ashford University women's cross country team started the fall season on a high note on Saturday, taking home third at the Seventh Annual Harper Hawks Invitational.

CLINTON, Iowa - A new home course and a handful or newcomers have the Ashford University women's cross country team staged to continue their quest to reach the top of the Midwest Collegiate Conference totem pole.

A predominately young squad mixed in with only a trio of returning athletes may not be overpowering, but it doesn't necessarily mean that progress hasn't already been made.

CLINTON, Iowa - The emerging Ashford University women's track and field and cross country programs continued to build depth for this upcoming season, announcing the commitment of Ann Chezem, a product of Plainfield, Ill.

CLINTON, Iowa - The Ashford University cross country and track and field squads received a recent commitment from Peyton Pachucki of Illinois City, Ill.

CLINTON, Iowa - Ashford University men's and women's cross country Head Coach Tyson Graham was pleased to announce he has compiled his schedule of events for the upcoming fall season.