The women's cross country team posted a strong second-place finish out of 20 teams.

The University of Rochester women's cross country won the Flower City XC Opener on Saturday, beating two nationally ranked teams in SUNY Geneseo and RIT in the process.

The women's cross country team will use the early season to build and improve, pointing to the major meets of the year.

Rising seniors Dominick Schumacher of the golf team and Catherine Knox of the women's cross country and track and field teams have been named UAA Presidential Scholars.

Edward "Eddie" Novara, an assistant coach at Binghamton, is joining Rochester as men's and women's cross country and distance coach.

The distance running programs at the University of Rochester will have a new shape and new leadership due to a reorganization of cross country and track and field.

Katie Knox was named First Team Academic All-District for cross country by CoSIDA.

Three women along with the complete Rochester women's cross country team were honored by the USTFCCCA for their academic achievements during the 2014 season.