The Butler women’s cross country team won its first Big East championships in program history on Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of Butler Athletics.
The Butler women’s cross country team is having one of its best seasons yet. On Nov. 2 the team made history, winning its first Big East Championship since joining the conference in 2013.
Going into the meet, the women knew there was a good chance they could win, as they were the highest-ranked team. But it really all came down to the day of and how other teams like Villanova University and Georgetown University were shaping up, since they have a rich history in the Big East and on the national level as well.