https://nccueaglepride.com/rss.aspx?path=crossLatest news items for North Carolina Central University Athleticsen-us60https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/17/cross-country-jacksons-impact-on-and-off-the-track-earns-her-5k-scholarship.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/17/cross-country-jacksons-impact-on-and-off-the-track-earns-her-5k-scholarship.aspxCross Country, Track & Field, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – Laila Jackson, a North Carolina Central standout in track & field and cross country, is no stranger to success – both on and off the track.]]>Laila Jackson's Scholarship Photo II 2026Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 EST210921https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/3/athletics-department-nccu-announces-2026-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/3/athletics-department-nccu-announces-2026-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Tennis, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. — The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics has announced the 2026 class of the Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing one team and seven individuals for their contributions and excellence.]]>2026 Hall of Fame ClassTue, 3 Mar 2026 12:15:00 EST1610877https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/26/nccu-track-fields-dennard-scores-summer-internship-with-nike.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/26/nccu-track-fields-dennard-scores-summer-internship-with-nike.aspxCross Country, Track & Field, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – Preparedness, effort and persistence are just a few of the qualities distance runners rely on when they approach the starting line. Alitza Dennard leaned on those same traits, ones that have carried her through countless races, to stay focused and confident throughout her internship application process. Dennard's determination paid off, as she was selected as a Nike Summer Intern.]]>Nike - Internship_Alitza Dennard 2026Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:33:00 EST910864https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/11/1/nccu-mens-womens-cross-country-teams-place-third-at-meac-championships.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/11/1/nccu-mens-womens-cross-country-teams-place-third-at-meac-championships.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

CARY, N.C. – The North Carolina Central men's and women's cross country teams each captured third-place awards at the MEAC Championships, which was held at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday.]]>NCCU Team Photo MEAC 3rd Place 2025Sat, 1 Nov 2025 16:15:00 EST210661https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/31/nccu-cross-country-set-to-compete-in-meac-championships.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/31/nccu-cross-country-set-to-compete-in-meac-championships.aspxCross Country

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central will be one of eight schools vying for conference crowns at the MEAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. on Saturday, Nov. 1. The women's 5K race begins at 11 a.m. followed by the men's 8K race at 12 p.m.]]>Emmanuel Paddyfote and Alitza DennardFri, 31 Oct 2025 13:03:00 EST210659https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/31/nccu-places-eight-on-meac-cross-country-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/31/nccu-places-eight-on-meac-cross-country-all-academic-team.aspxCross Country

NORFOLK, Va. – Eight North Carolina Central runners earned MEAC Cross Country All-Academic honors on Wednesday, Oct. 30.]]>MEAC All-Academic BannerFri, 31 Oct 2025 09:34:00 EST210658https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/15/cross-country-dennard-earns-second-meac-runner-of-the-week-honor.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/15/cross-country-dennard-earns-second-meac-runner-of-the-week-honor.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – Alitza Dennard of North Carolina Central was selected MEAC Women's Cross County Runner of the Week on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for the second time this season.]]>Alitza Dennard at adidas Cross Country Challenge 2025Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:56:00 EST210638https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/11/cross-country-eleven-nccu-runners-post-season-best-times-at-royals-challenge.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/11/cross-country-eleven-nccu-runners-post-season-best-times-at-royals-challenge.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Eleven North Carolina Central runners posted their fastest times of the season at the Royals Cross Country Challenge, held Friday, Oct. 10, at McAlpine Creek Park.]]>Alitza Dennard at Cedric Walker HBCU Challenge 2025Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:08:00 EST210631https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/9/nccu-cross-country-to-run-at-royals-challenge.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/9/nccu-cross-country-to-run-at-royals-challenge.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central closes out the regular season at the Royals Cross Country Challenge in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, Oct. 10. The Women's 5K Gold race starts at 5 p.m. and the Men's 8K Gold race begins at 5:45 p.m. on the McAlpine Creek Park course.]]>Gianna Marquez at Cedric Walker HBCU Challenge 2025Thu, 9 Oct 2025 17:23:00 EST210627https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/3/cross-country-nccu-women-claim-hbcu-challenge-xc-title-nccu-men-finish-second.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/3/cross-country-nccu-women-claim-hbcu-challenge-xc-title-nccu-men-finish-second.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

CARY, N.C. – North Carolina Central was outstanding in the 2025 Cedric Walker HBCU Cross Country Challenge at WakeMed Soccer Park on Friday.]]>XC Team Photo at Cedric Walker HBCU Classic 2025Fri, 3 Oct 2025 21:51:00 EST210616https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/2/nccu-cross-country-back-at-wakemed-soccer-park-for-hbcu-challenge.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/2/nccu-cross-country-back-at-wakemed-soccer-park-for-hbcu-challenge.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central returns to WakeMed Soccer Park for the Cedric Walker HBCU Cross Country Challenge in Cary, N.C. on Friday, Oct. 3. The women's 5K race begins at 4:40 p.m. followed by the men's 8K race at 5:10 p.m.]]>2025 NC Central XC at Adidas XC Challenge \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseyThu, 2 Oct 2025 12:51:00 EST210610https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/19/chong-leads-nccu-at-adidas-cross-country-challenge.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/19/chong-leads-nccu-at-adidas-cross-country-challenge.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

CARY, N.C. – Ryan Chong of North Carolina Central finished among the top 50 in the men's 6K race at the adidas Cross Country Challenge held Friday at WakeMed Soccer Park.]]>Ryan Chong at adidas XC 2025Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:20:00 EST210585https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/18/cross-country-to-run-in-adidas-meet-at-wakemed-soccer-park.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/18/cross-country-to-run-in-adidas-meet-at-wakemed-soccer-park.aspxCross Country

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central will compete in the adidas Cross Country Challenge at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on Friday, Sept. 19. The men's 6K race starts at 5:15 p.m. followed by the women's 5K race at 5:55 p.m.]]>Emmanuel Paddyfote and Alitza DennardThu, 18 Sep 2025 12:23:00 EST210583https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/10/paddyfote-dennard-win-meac-weekly-cross-country-honors.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/10/paddyfote-dennard-win-meac-weekly-cross-country-honors.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central swept the MEAC weekly cross country awards on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Emmanuel Paddyfote was named men's runner of the week and Alitza Dennard was selected women's runner of the week.]]>MEAC XC Weekly Awards Sept 10 2025Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:15:00 EST210569https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/6/cross-country-paddyfote-dennard-claim-victories-at-uncw-beach-blast-5k.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/9/6/cross-country-paddyfote-dennard-claim-victories-at-uncw-beach-blast-5k.aspxCross Country, Eagle Club

WILMINGTON, N.C. – North Carolina Central standout runners Emmanuel Paddyfote and Alitza Dennard were individual winners in their respective races in the UNCW Beach Blast 5K cross country meet at Veterans Park on Saturday.]]>Emmanuel Paddyfote and Alitza DennardSat, 6 Sep 2025 20:51:00 EST210564