FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas men's and women's cross country teams finished first and second, respectively, at the Chile Pepper Festival on Saturday.
The men finished first with 40 points ahead of Texas (56), Northwest Missouri State (103), Stephen F. Austin (118) and Oral Roberts (241). A total of 31 men's teams participated.
“First and foremost it’s about winning,” Arkansas coach Chris Bucknam said in a release. “We want to win the race, that’s what we line up to do. That’s our No. 1 priority."
The Arkansas women finished with 106 points. Texas (56) defended its title from last season.