HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University men's and women's cross country teams will compete in the LSU Invitational for their season opening races Friday morning at the University Club of Baton Rouge, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the men and 9:15 a.m. with the women.
 
Friday's race features nine teams, including host LSU, Alcorn State, Dillard, Loyola-New Orleans, UNO, UL Lafayette, Southern, William Carey and SLU.
 
The men's race will be 6k as the defending Southland Conference champion Lions will be represented by Bradley Makuvire, Colton Johnson, Thomas Daigle and newcomers Noah Kiprotich and Julius Kemper.
 
Representing the SLU women in the 5k race are Bridgette and Berni Tournoux, Hailey Dupre', Indya Jackson, and newcomer Amber Stroughter.
 
Fans can follow live results of both races with a link available at the Southeastern cross country schedule page at LionSports.Net.
 
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Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the track and field program are encouraged to join the Podium Club. Lion alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners. All membership fees and donations to Podium Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern track and field program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
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