2019 Central Connecticut Women's Cross Country News

Season
Blue Devils Shine in Classroom in Spring Semester
Blue Devils Shine in Classroom in Spring Semester

CCSU student-athletes posted an average GPA of 3.24 during the 2020 spring semester.

Athletics Launches Virtual #CCSUSeniorDay to Honor Seniors
Athletics Launches Virtual #CCSUSeniorDay to Honor Seniors

With the abrupt end of the spring athletic season and the subsequent cancelation of our annual awards banquet, CCSU athletics would like to celebrate and recognize our seniors online and on social media with our #CCSUSeniorDay.

Men's and Women's Cross Country Earns USTFCCCA 2019 All-Academic Team Award
Men's and Women's Cross Country Earns USTFCCCA 2019 All-Academic Team Award

Both teams had a cumulative GPA over a 3.0.

Two Blue Devils Named NEC Fall Scholar-Athletes
Two Blue Devils Named NEC Fall Scholar-Athletes

Members of the Fall Academic Honor Roll were also announced.

Blake Named NEC Coach of the Year, Five Blue Devils Earn All-Conference Nod
Blake Named NEC Coach of the Year, Five Blue Devils Earn All-Conference Nod

Head Coach Eric Blake was named the NEC Coach of the Year.

Women's Cross Country Concludes Season at IC4A/ECAC Championships
Women's Cross Country Concludes Season at IC4A/ECAC Championships

The Blue Devils finished 15th out of 18 teams.

Women's Cross Country Posts Five Personal Bests at NCAA Northeast Regionals Friday
Women's Cross Country Posts Five Personal Bests at NCAA Northeast Regionals Friday

Megan Brawner led the Blue Devils with a time of 20:57.0.

Cross Country Continues Season at NCAA Regional Championships Friday
Women's Cross Country Wins Second Straight NEC Title
Women's Cross Country Wins Second Straight NEC Title

For the second year, Angie Rafter was the first place finisher.

CCSU Hosts NEC Championships Saturday - PARKING ADVISORY
CCSU Hosts NEC Championships Saturday - PARKING ADVISORY

Due to damage and downed trees in the park area from the weather this week, Stanley Quarter Park will not be available for parking. Fans are advised to park in the Welte Garage on campus and walk over to the race area.

Women's Cross Country Finishes Second at Mini Meet
Women's Cross Country Finishes Second at Mini Meet

Angie Rafter finished the women's 3K with a time of 9:51.5.

Rafter Earns Second NEC Athlete of the Week Honor
Rafter Earns Second NEC Athlete of the Week Honor

Angie Rafter was named the NEC Athlete of the Week for the second time this season.

Blake Joins USATF for 16th NACAC Mountain Running Championships
Blake Joins USATF for 16th NACAC Mountain Running Championships

The 12 kilometer mountain run will be hosted in Tepatitlan, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Women's Cross Country Runs at New England Championships Saturday
Women's Cross Country Runs at New England Championships Saturday

Central hosts the CCSU Mini Meet on Friday, Oct. 25.