<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3R3cOp_0wEfrjcw00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3R3cOp_0wEfrjcw00" width="800" height="450" >The Pepperdine cross-country teams achieved a significant performance at the UC Riverside Highlander Invitational, securing a total of 13 personal best times in preparation for the upcoming West Coast Conference championships. The women's team placed 10th among 24 schools, with standout Lizzy Crawford finishing 13th overall in a season-best time of 21:19.1, while the men's team finished 7th out of 20, led by Gordy Nilsen who placed 26th with a time of 24:52.1. The favorable course conditions and the shared leadership from key athletes contributed to this successful outing.<ul><li>13 personal-best times recorded between both teams.</li><li>Women finished 10th with 237 points; men placed 7th with 163 points.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>Women's team includes five personal bests among the top seven finishers.</li><li>Men's team outperformed fellow WCC rival San Diego, placing ahead of them at 13th.</li></ul>Pepperdine will compete at the WCC Championships in Lodi, Calif. on Nov. 2, followed by the NCAA West Regionals in Colfax, Wash. on Nov. 15, marking critical events for postseason opportunities.Bottom LineThe Waves are gaining momentum with this performance, demonstrating improved readiness for the postseason as they prepare for two crucial races that could determine their trajectory in the championship series.</div></body>

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Pepperdine Cross Country Achieves 13 Personal Bests at Riverside

The Pepperdine cross-country teams achieved a significant performance at the UC Riverside Highlander Invitational, securing a total of 13 personal best times in preparation for the upcoming West Coast Conference championships. The women's team placed 10th among 24 schools, with standout Lizzy Crawford finishing 13th overall in a season-best time of 21:19.1, while the men's team finished 7th out of 20, led by Gordy Nilsen who placed 26th with a time of 24:52.1. The favorable course conditions and the shared leadership from key athletes contributed to this successful outing.