After a few weeks off, the Lindenwood cross country squads return to action at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria, Ill. on Friday

Meet Information – Bradley Pink Classic

Where: Newman Golf Course

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

Time: 11:45 a.m. (men's and women's exhibition 1k, 12 p.m. (men's 8k white), 12:45 p.m. (women's 6k white), 1:30 p.m. (men's 8k red), 2:15 (women's 6k red)

Live Timing: here

PREVIOUSLY AT BRADLEY
On the men's side, Isaac Ndiwa took second place in the 8k with a time of 25:07.69. For Ndiwa, it was his third top 10 finish in four meets this year. The other Lion to finish in the top 100 was Eliezer Mateo Santiago at 80 with a time of 27:37.51.

On the women's side, three Lions finished in the top 100, led by Makenna Smith with a time of 24:07.75, good for 77th. Olivia Pearce came in just behind her with a time of 24:19.09 and Abby Anderson finished in 97th with a time of 24:32.02.

LAST TIME OUT
The Lindenwood cross country programs competed at the Gans Creek Classic at Mizzou on Friday. The men finished in 17th, while the women were 18th.
Isaac Ndiwa paced the men's squad finishing eighth out of 257 qualified runners with a time of 25:12.2. The next closest Lion was a couple minutes behind in Eliezer Mateo Santiago who crossed the line in 27:31.6. Jack Hutson finished with a time of 27:59.7. followed by Anthony Lillis, Mitchell Barth, and Cademon Oxford.

On the women's side, Kadence Berry led the way, posting a 23:23.5 6k, followed by Kensington Curd. Valencia Burgos and Olivia Pearce were right behind one another with times of 24:38.3 and 24:42.0, respectively.

RUNNERS TO WATCH
The Ohio Valley Conference announced its Cross Country Runners to Watch ahead of the 2026 season. Lindenwood student-athletes Isaac Ndiwa and Makenna Smith earned recognition.

Ndiwa had an outstanding 2025 campaign, posting three top 10 finishes, including taking the top spot during the 8k with a time of 25:07.10. As a result, he was named the OVC Runner of the Week.

During the 2025 season, Smith competed in six meets with her best finish being 21st at the Walt Crawford Open with a time of 23:25.2.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will have a few weeks off and gear up for the OVC Championships on Friday, October 30 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.