Women's Cross Country News

Hulton, Howard Earn Liberty League Honors

jkenisto — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:04:37 -0500

Jenna Hulton '12 was named the Liberty League's 2011 Runner of the Year

Dec. 1: St. Lawrence University senior co-captain Jenna Hulton and the St. Lawrence University women's cross country coaching staff have both been honored by the Liberty League for their accomplishments during the 2011 season.

Hulton an All-America, Saints Eighth at NCAA’s

jkenisto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:52:06 -0500

Nov. 19: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team finished in eighth place overall at the 2011 NCAA Championships on Saturday in Winneconne, WI. Leading the Saints was senior co-captain Jenna Hulton, who earned All-America honors for the second time in her career thanks to a 34th place showing.

Watch NCAA Championship Races Live!

jkenisto — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:35:26 -0500

Watch the Saints race at the NCAA Championships LIVE!

Nov. 19: The St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams will compete in the 2011 NCAA Championship races today, and fans can watch the races live from Winneconne, WI.

Saints Win Third Straight Regional Crown

jkenisto — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:01:38 -0500

St. Lawrence is headed to Wisconsin for the 2011 NCAA Championships next weekend.

Nov. 12: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, ranked 11th in the nation, won its third consecutive NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship on Saturday afternoon on the Ronald C. Hoffman Cross Country course in Canton, NY.

Saints Prepared to Compete for 2011 Atlantic Regional Titles

jkenisto — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:21:31 -0500

Jenna Hulton '12 (left) and John Johnston '12 (right) will look to lead SLU on Saturday.

Nov. 10: The St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams are set to host the 2011 NCAA Atlantic Regional Championships this weekend at the Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course in Canton, NY. Both teams will be in search of a top-two finish in the team standings, which automatically earns a bid into the NCAA Championship next weekend in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

Hulton, Saints Claim 10th Straight Conference Title

jkenisto — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:01:50 -0400

Amy Cymerman '14 was one of six Saints to earn All-Conference accolades.

Oct. 29: The nationally-ranked No. 12 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team claimed the program's 10th straight conference championship on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, NY, winning the 2011 Liberty League title behind senior Jenna Hulton's record-setting performance.

Hulton, Saints Win NYSCTC Cross Country Titles

wjohnson — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:32:32 -0400

Jenna Hulton (left) leads the Saints out of the starting chute and never trailed.

St. Lawrence University senior Jenna Hulton led from start to finish of the 2011 New York State Collegiate Track Conference Cross Country Championship on the Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course Saturday morning, and her Saint team won its fourth straight team title.

Hulton Sisters Earn Top-10 Finishes at Hoffmann/Pre-Regional

jkenisto — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:01:42 -0400

Megan Hulton '15 finished in 7th place overall at the 2011 Hoffmann/Pre-Regional.

Oct. 8: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, ranked No. 26 in the national polls, had an impressive outing at the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional on a sunny Saturday in Canton, NY. Led by Jenna and Megan Hulton, the Saints defeated both No. 11 Plattsburgh State and No. 20 Cortland State en route to a second place showing overall.

Watch the Hoffmann/Pre-Regional Race LIVE!

jkenisto — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:55:48 -0400

The Saints host the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional on Saturday

Oct. 7: St. Lawrence University will broadcast the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional live from the Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course on America One tomorrow.

No. 19 Saints Compete at Paul Short Invitational

jkenisto — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:40:15 -0400

Jenna Hulton '12 led St. Lawrence at the Paul Short Invitational on Friday.

Sept. 30: The nationally-ranked No. 19 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team raced in the gold competition of the 2011 Paul Short Invitational on Friday in Bethlehem, PA. Senior co-captain Jenna Hulton led the team in the multi-divisional event with a time of 22:34.

Hulton, Lemme Lead Saints to Saratoga Invitational Title

jkenisto — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:18:47 -0400

Both the men's and women's cross country teams won the Saratoga Invitational on Saturday.

Sept. 17: The nationally-ranked No. 19 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team cruised to victory on Saturday at the 2011 Saratoga Invitational hosted by Rensselaer. The Scarlet and Brown had six top-10 finishers, including senior Jenna Hulton, who claimed the individual title, and junior Jackie Lemme, who recorded a collegiate-best second place finish.

Martino Wins, Saints Impress at North Country Five Meet

jkenisto — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:57:55 -0400

Coach Howard gives a pep talk before the 2011 North Country Five Meet.

Sept. 7: St. Lawrence University rookie cross country runner Anne Martino won the 2011 North Country Five meet in Canton, NY on Wednesday. Meanwhile, St. Lawrence had an impressive showing, taking the top nine spots in the event.

No. 20 Saints Finish Second to No. 13 Plattsburgh State

jkenisto — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:01:13 -0400

Jenna Hulton '12 finished in second place on Saturday at the "Cardinal Classic".

Sept. 3: The nationally-ranked No. 20 St. Lawrence women's cross country team fell short of No. 13 Plattsburgh State on Saturday at the annual "Cardinal Classic" hosted by Plattsburgh State.

Saints to Open 2011 Season Ranked No. 20 in the Nation

jkenisto — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:24:41 -0400

Jenna Hulton '12 will look to lead the Saints in 2011.

Sept. 2: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, fresh off consecutive seasons that included victories at the Liberty League, NYSCTC and Atlantic Regional races, will enter the 2011 campaign ranked No. 20 in the national polls and fourth in the regional poll.

Pavlus Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

jkenisto — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:51:07 -0400

Wendy Pavlus '11 is a nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year award.

June 24: Liberty League Commissioner Tim Danehy has announced that the Liberty League has officially nominated St. Lawrence University's Wendy Pavlus and Vassar's Sarah Warner for the NCAA's 2011 Woman of the Year Award.

Senior Trio to Captain Saints in the Fall of 2011

jkenisto — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:25:24 -0400

Melanie Solandt '12, McKayla Nuffer '12 and Jenna Hulton '12 will serve as captains.

May 27: St. Lawrence University head women's cross country coach Mike Howard has announced that seniors Jenna Hulton, McKayla Nuffer and Melanie Solandt will serve as the team's captains for the 2011 season.

Derby, Hulton Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

jkenisto — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:48:37 -0500

The Saints earned 2010 USTFCCCA All-Academic team honors.

Feb. 18: St. Lawrence University senior Megan Derby and junior Jenna Hulton, both members of the St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, have been awarded United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors for the 2010 season.

Pavlus 29th at USA XC Championships

jkenisto — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:05:51 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 (left) and world championship bronze medalist Kara Goucher.

Feb. 5: St. Lawrence University senior standout Wendy Pavlus finished in 29th place on Saturday in the women's open race of the 2011 USA Cross Country Championships in San Diego, CA.

Pavlus to Compete in 2011 USA XC Championships

jkenisto — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:27:58 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 will compete in the USA Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

Feb. 1: St. Lawrence University senior Wendy Pavlus, winner of back-to-back Division III cross country national championships, will compete in the 2011 USA Cross Country Championships in San Diego, CA on February 5.

Saints Sweep Annual Liberty League Awards

jkenisto — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:50:58 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 was named the Liberty League's 2010 Runner of the Year.

Dec. 13: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team swept the 2010 Liberty League awards after an outstanding season. Senior Wendy Pavlus was named the conference's Runner of the Year, while first-year student Amanda Moreland was tabbed the Rookie of the Year. Finally, head coach Mike Howard and his staff was named the Coaching Staff of the Year.

Pavlus Featured in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd"

jkenisto — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:56:43 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 has been featured in this week's edition of Sports Illustrated

Dec. 9: St. Lawrence University senior Wendy Pavlus, winner of back-to-back NCAA Division III women's cross country national championships, has been featured in this week's edition of Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd."

Pavlus Named National Athlete of the Year, Nominated for Women’s Sports Award

jkenisto — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:15:36 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 leads the pack at the 2010 NCAA Championship race.

Nov. 23: Fresh off of her victory at the 2010 Division III NCAA Cross Country Championship, St. Lawrence University senior Wendy Pavlus has been named the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Association's Female Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive season. Also, Pavlus has once again been nominated for the Collegiate Women Sports Award's Athlete of the Year, sponsored by Honda.

Pavlus Defends Division III National Championship!

jgirard — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:25:52 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 is surrounded by friends and teammates after her victory on Saturday.

Nov. 20: Senior captain Wendy Pavlus successfully defended her NCAA Division III individual cross country national championship title on Saturday at the Max Cross Country Course in Waverly, IA. The victory is the third career national title for the Tupper Lake, NY native.

NCAA Preview: “Avenue of the Saints”

jkenisto — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:27:27 -0500

Jenna Hulton '12 and Jeremy Mwenda '11 will be key to the Saints' success on Saturday.

Nov. 18: The travel party consisting of the St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams headed from St. Paul, MN to Waverly, IA today en route for the NCAA Championships on Saturday, November 20. Fittingly, perhaps, that this stretch of highway is referred to as "Avenue of the Saints," as both squads practiced at the Max Cross Country Course at Wartburg College for the first time on Thursday afternoon.

Pavlus, Howard Earn Atlantic Regional Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:15:48 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 is now a three-time NCAA Atlantic Regional Athlete of the Year.

Nov. 16: St. Lawrence University senior captain Wendy Pavlus of the women's cross country team has been named the 2010 United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's Atlantic Regional Athlete of the Year for the third consecutive season.

Pavlus, Saints Win Atlantic Regional Championships

wjohnson — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:38:05 -0500

Wendy Pavlus (left) won the Atlantic Regional title on Saturday

Nov. 13: St. Lawrence University senior Wendy Pavlus won her third straight NCAA Atlantic Regional individual championship and the Saints, ranked second in the nation, punched their ticket for a team trip to the NCAA Division III Championships with an impressive team showing in the Atlantic Regional Championship on Saturday.

Watch the 2010 NCAA Atlantic Regional Races LIVE!

jkenisto — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:20:12 -0500

The Saints will compete in the 2010 Atlantic Regional races on Saturday.

Nov. 12: Fans, alumni and parents can watch the 2010 NCAA Atlantic Regional men's and women's cross country races live from Fortin Park when the student-athletes toe the line tomorrow, Saturday, November 13 in Oneonta, NY.

Pavlus, No. 2 Saints Win 2010 Liberty League Title

jkenisto — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:29:58 -0400

Wendy Pavlus '11 won the Liberty League individual title for the second time.

Oct. 30: The No. 2 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team won the Liberty League championship for the ninth consecutive year on Saturday in Geneva, NY. Senior Wendy Pavlus earned the individual title, the second of her career, with a time of 22:35 on the 6k course.

No. 2 Saints Clinch Third Straight NYSCTC Title

jkenisto — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:15:47 -0400

The Saints won the 2010 NYSCTC Championship on Saturday for the third straight season.

Oct. 23: The nationally-ranked No. 2 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team claimed the 2010 NYSCTC Championship on Saturday afternoon in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Saints, led by Wendy Pavlus' record-setting time, posted a low score of 28 points to defeat Ithaca and win the state crown for the third consecutive season.

Pavlus, Saints Win 2010 Hoffmann Invitational Title

jkenisto — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:32:17 -0400

Wendy Pavlus '11 won her fifth straight race on Saturday at the Hoffmann Invitational.

Oct. 9: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, ranked No. 2 in the USTFCCA national poll, captured the 2010 Hoffmann Invitational on Saturday in the Saints' annual home race. Senior captain Wendy Pavlus earned the individual title, her fifth straight victory dating back to last season.

Pavlus 22nd Overall at 2010 Paul Short Invitational

jkenisto — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:06:13 -0400

Wendy Pavlus '11 was 22nd overall at the 2010 Paul Short Run on Friday.

Oct. 1: St. Lawrence University senior Wendy Pavlus finished in 22nd place overall on Friday in the gold race at the 2010 Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, PA. The Tupper Lake, NY native's finish is the best in St. Lawrence history at the multi-divisional event, which featured some of the premier Division I teams in the country.

Watch Nationally-Ranked Saints Race on Friday

jkenisto — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:39:49 -0400

Watch both the men's and women's XC teams race at the Paul Short Invitational on Friday.

Sept. 29: Both the St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams are both in the top-10 of the USTFCCCA national poll this week, and you can watch the Saints compete at the 2010 Paul Short Invitational on Friday!

#3 Saints to Compete in Gold Race at Paul Short Invitational

jkenisto — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:13:33 -0400

Wendy Pavlus '11 crosses the finish line at the 2010 Oneonta Invitational.

Sept. 23: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, ranked No. 3 in the latest USTFCCCA national poll, has been selected as the only Division III squad to compete in the "gold race" at the 2010 Paul Short Invitational on October 1.

Pavlus, Saints Cruise to Oneonta Invitational Title

jkenisto — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:33:16 -0400

Wendy Pavlus '11 won the 2010 Oneonta Invitational on Friday afternoon.

Sept. 17: The No. 2 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team picked up right where they left off in 2009, as the Saints cruised to victory at the 2010 Oneonta Invitational/Pre-Regional on Friday at Fortin Park in Oneonta, NY. Senior captain Wendy Pavlus, the reigning individual national champion, won the event by 27 seconds ahead of Geneseo State's Marissa Liberati.

Hulton Wins Opening Event of 2010 Season

jkenisto — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:23:55 -0400

Jenna Hulton '12 won the opening event of 2010 on Wednesday.

Sept. 8: St. Lawrence University junior All-America Jenna Hulton claimed the opening race of the 2010 women's cross country season on Wednesday as she won the North Country Five meet hosted by Paul Smith's College.

Saints Open 2010 Ranked No. 2 in National Polls

jkenisto — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:53:02 -0400

The Saints are ranked No. 2 in the country heading into the 2010 season.

Sept. 2: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team is considered amongst the favorites to compete for the 2010 national championship according to the pre-season poll announced on Wednesday from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Scarlet and Brown, who had a runner-up finish in the 2009 NCAA Championships, start the 2010 campaign ranked second in the country, the program's highest national ranking in school history.

Saints Own No. 1 Slot in Atlantic Regional Pre-Season Rankings

jkenisto — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:45:28 -0400

St. Lawrence earned the No. 1 spot in the pre-season for the first time in program history

Aug. 26: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, which finished second in the 2009 NCAA Championship race, has earned the top spot in this season's Atlantic Regional Pre-Season ranking. It is the first time in program history that the Saints have achieved the No. 1 slot in the pre-season.

Trio of Upperclassmen to Captain Saints in 2010

jkenisto — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:31:26 -0400

June 17: St. Lawrence University women's cross country head coach Mike Howard has announced the captains for the upcoming 2010 season. The Saints, coming off a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships, will be captained by graduate student Alexis Nuffer and seniors Wendy Pavlus and Katie Loignon.

Pavlus Wins 2009 National Title, Saints Second Overall

jkenisto — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:46:49 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 celebrates with teammates after winning the 2009 NCAA Championship.

St. Lawrence University junior Wendy Pavlus won the 2009 NCAA Division III individual national championship on Saturday at a soft and hilly Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland, OH. The Tupper Lake, NY native ran an incredible race, winning by nearly 30 meters ahead of Bethel's Marie Borner. Senior co-captain Johannah Ludington and sophomore Jenna Hulton each earned their first collegiate All-America honors as well, helping the Saints to second place overall in the team rankings.

Accolades Continue for Saints as Trio Earn Liberty League Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:18:06 -0500

Junior Megan Derby was named the Liberty League's 2009 Co-Rookie of the Year.

Dec. 1: Fresh off a second place finish at the NCAA Division III Championship race and the program's first individual national champion, the post-season accolades continue to pile up for the St. Lawrence University women's cross country team. The Liberty League announced on Tuesday that juniors Wendy Pavlus and Megan Derby and head coach Mike Howard had each earned the conference's yearly major awards.

Pavlus Nominated for Collegiate Women Sports “Athlete of the Year”

jkenisto — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:27 -0500

Wendy Pavlus '11 is a nominee for the College Women Sports "Athlete of the Year" award.

Nov. 24: The Board of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards announced on Monday that St. Lawrence University junior Wendy Pavlus, the 2009 NCAA Division III cross country champion, has been nominated as a candidate for the 2009-2010 Division III Athlete of the Year, presented by Honda.

No. 6 Saints Make Final Preparations for 2009 NCAA Championships

jkenisto — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:29 -0500

Johannah Ludington (left) and Wendy Pavlus (right) will look to lead the Saints at NCAA's.

Nov. 19: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team, the champions of the Atlantic Region, hit the road Thursday morning bound for Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland, OH, the site of the 2009 NCAA Championship race. Saturday's race, which begins at 11:00am, will be the fourth appearance by the women's team in the program's history.

Pavlus, Howard Repeat as Atlantic Region Award Winners

jkenisto — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:58 -0500

Junior Wendy Pavlus was named the 2009 Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year.

Nov. 18: For the second straight year, St. Lawrence University junior Wendy Pavlus and women's cross country head coach Mike Howard have won major awards from the NCAA's Atlantic Region. Pavlus has been named the Women's Regional Athlete of the Year, while Howard is the Regional Coach of the Year.

Pavlus, Saints Win 2009 Atlantic Regional Title

jkenisto — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:10:21 -0500

The No. 6 Saints won the program's first Regional title on Saturday to earn an NCAA bid.

Nov. 14: The No. 6 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team is headed back to the NCAA Championships, as the Saints captured the program's first Atlantic Regional title on Saturday to earn an automatic bid into the national title race. Junior Wendy Pavlus led the charge, as she successfully defended her individual crown.

No. 6 Saints Looking to Claim Program’s First Regional Title on Saturday

jkenisto — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:43:51 -0500

The Saints enter the Atlantic Regional ranked 6th in the nation and 1st in the region.

Nov. 11: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team enters Saturday's 2009 NCAA Atlantic Regional race ranked No. 6 in the nation and first in the region, hoping to lock down a spot in this year's NCAA Championship. The Saints are No. 1 in the region entering the race for the first time in the program's history, followed by four-time defending champions and host Geneseo State.

Five Top-10 Finishes Give No. 6 Saints 2009 Saratoga Invite Title

jkenisto — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:26:25 -0400

Jenna Hulton, Johannah Ludington and Wendy Pavlus led the Saints to victory on Saturday.

Oct. 31: The No. 6 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team had five runners finish in the top-10 at the 2009 Saratoga Invitational on Saturday afternoon, giving the Saints the team title with an impressive 21 points. Junior Wendy Pavlus won the event by .5 seconds over sophomore teammate Jenna Hulton.

Hulton and Howard Win NYSCTC Awards

jkenisto — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:54:56 -0400

Jenna Hulton '12 was named the 2009 NYSCTC "Runner of the Year."

Oct. 28: St. Lawrence University sophomore stand-out Jenna Hulton and head coach Mike Howard were each honored by the NYSCTC after Hulton and the Saints won the state championship last weekend in Rochester, NY.

Hulton Wins NYSCTC Title, Saints Repeat as Team Champions

jkenisto — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:58:52 -0400

The Saints won their second straight NYSCTC title on Saturday.

Oct. 24: St. Lawrence University sophomore Jenna Hulton won her first collegiate race on Saturday at the 2009 NYSCTC Championship at Genesee Valley Park in Rochester, NY. The East Aurora, NY native's win paced the Saints to their second straight state title with an impressive 23 points.

Saints Earn Top-5 Ranking for First Time in Program History

jkenisto — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:51 -0400

The Saints jumped one spot in the national rankings to No. 5.

Oct. 15: The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team has entered the top-5 in the national rankings for the first time in the program's history. With a victory in the 2009 Liberty League championships, the Saints climbed one spot to No. 5 in the country.

No. 6 Saints Win Eighth Straight Liberty League Title

jkenisto — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:18:38 -0400

The Saints won their eighth straight Liberty League championship on Saturday.

Oct. 10: The No. 6 St. Lawrence University women's cross country team captured its eighth straight Liberty League championship on Saturday afternoon at the Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course in Canton, NY. The Saints trio of senior captain Johannah Ludington, junior Wendy Pavlus and sophomore Jenna Hulton paced the Scarlet and Brown, with Ludington crossing the finish line first for the individual crown.