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Matt Johnsen may have graduated on Saturday, but he'll have one more award to take back to his native Australia as he was named the Southland Conference Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.

Dec 17th 2013, 8:47pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Cards compete at National Championships

TERRE HAUTE – Matt Johnsen and Ash Harrell saw each of their collegiate cross country careers come to an end on Saturday as the duo participated at the NCAA National Championships at Lavern Gibson National Cross Country Course.

Nov 23rd 2013, 7:52pm 5K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Harrell and Johnsen head to National Championships

BEAUMONT – Ash Harrell and Matt Johnsen have each put together strong seasons, and on Saturday, the Lamar duo will have a chance to make history as they compete at the NCAA National Championships at the Lavern Gibson National Cross Country Course...

Nov 22nd 2013, 9:29pm 5K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Harrell and Johnsen advance to national meet

WACO - Matt Johnsen sealed his fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA National Championships, and this time he'll have company as the Lamar men's and women's cross country teams competed at the NCAA South Central Regional on Friday at Cottonwood Creek Gol...

Nov 16th 2013, 12:06am 4K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Gauson and Johnson among Southland's top honorees

FRISCO – Following dominating performances at last week’s Southland Conference Championships, Darren Gauson swept Coach of the Year honors, and Matt Johnsen picked up Athlete of the Year as the league announced its annual awards on Thursday.

Nov 7th 2013, 8:49pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Cross Country's dominance on full display at Southland Championships

LAKE CHARLES – Historically, the Lamar cross country program ranks as one of the most dominant forces in the Southland Conference, and 2013 further added to that legacy as both the men’s and women’s teams earned conference championshi...

Nov 1st 2013, 7:35pm 3K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Cross Country heads to Lake Charles for Southland Championships

BEAUMONT – After seeing its streak of six consecutive championships halted last year in Beaumont by rival McNeese State, the Lamar men’s cross country team will look to repay the favor on Friday as the Southland Conference Championships in ...

Oct 31st 2013, 7:10pm 4K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Cross Country well-represented on Southland 50th Anniversary Honor Roll

FRISCO – With decades of success to its name, the Lamar cross country program was recognized for its extensive history on Tuesday as 11 athletes and two coaches were named to the Southland Conference’s 50th Anniversary Honor Roll.

Oct 29th 2013, 11:08pm 4K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Cross Country competes at Pre-Nationals

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Leigh Lattimore and Matt Johnsen were the top Lamar finishers on Saturday afternoon as both the men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Pre-National Invitational at LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course.

Oct 20th 2013, 4:03am 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Cross Country set to compete at Pre-Nationals

BEAUMONT – After an impressive showing in Indiana two weeks ago at the Notre Dame Invitational, the Lamar men’s and women’s cross country teams will aim high once more in the Hoosier State as the Cardinals will compete at the Pre-Nati...

Oct 18th 2013, 7:43pm 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments