2011 Michigan Tech Cross Country News

Joda Hired as Assistant Coach
Joda Hired as Assistant Coach

August 03, 2012

Michigan Tech athletic director Suzanne Sanregret announced Friday (Aug. 3) that former Michigan Tech student-athlete Andrew Joda has been hired as the assistant coach for cross country, Nordic skiing and track and field.

Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Honors
Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Honors

February 20, 2012

The Michigan Tech cross country teams were recently honored for academics by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Honors
Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Honors

February 20, 2012

The Michigan Tech cross country teams were recently honored for academics by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Yovetich Runs to All-Region Honors
Yovetich Runs to All-Region Honors

November 05, 2011

Marissa Yovetich earned NCAA All-Region honors after finishing 17th at the NCAA Cross Country Regional Championships Saturday (Nov. 5). She covered the six-kilometer course in 22:43.

Yovetich Runs to All-Region Honors
Yovetich Runs to All-Region Honors

November 05, 2011

Marissa Yovetich earned NCAA All-Region honors after finishing 17th at the NCAA Cross Country Regional Championships Saturday (Nov. 5). She covered the six-kilometer course in 22:43.

Tech Alum Wins Marathon Debut
Tech Alum Wins Marathon Debut

October 31, 2011

No matter how hard you train, there are always a lot of unknowns before your first marathon. How fast should I go? How much water should I drink?

Tech Alum Wins Marathon Debut
Tech Alum Wins Marathon Debut

October 31, 2011

No matter how hard you train, there are always a lot of unknowns before your first marathon. How fast should I go? How much water should I drink?

Cross Country Teams Ninth at GLIAC Championships
Cross Country Teams Ninth at GLIAC Championships

October 22, 2011

Marissa Yovetich finished 18th to lead the Michigan Tech cross country teams at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships Saturday (Oct. 22). She covered the six-kilometer course in 23:28.

Cross Country Teams Ninth at GLIAC Championships
Cross Country Teams Ninth at GLIAC Championships

October 22, 2011

Marissa Yovetich finished 18th to lead the Michigan Tech cross country teams at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships Saturday (Oct. 22). She covered the six-kilometer course in 23:28.

Yovetich Wins First Race of Career
Yovetich Wins First Race of Career

October 08, 2011

Marissa Yovetich won the first race of her career to lead the Michigan Tech cross country teams at the Upper Peninsula Championships in Marquette, Mich. Friday (Oct. 7). Yovetich completed the six-kilometer course in 23:15.

Yovetich Wins First Race of Career
Yovetich Wins First Race of Career

October 08, 2011

Marissa Yovetich won the first race of her career to lead the Michigan Tech cross country teams at the Upper Peninsula Championships in Marquette, Mich. Friday (Oct. 7). Yovetich completed the six-kilometer course in 23:15.

Women Sixth, Men 21st at Roy Griak Invitational
Women Sixth, Men 21st at Roy Griak Invitational

September 25, 2011

The Michigan Tech women's cross country team finished sixth thanks to all five runners finishing in the top-100 at the Roy Griak Invitational Saturday (Sept. 24).

Women Sixth, Men 21st at Roy Griak Invitational
Women Sixth, Men 21st at Roy Griak Invitational

September 25, 2011

The Michigan Tech women's cross country team finished sixth thanks to all five runners finishing in the top-100 at the Roy Griak Invitational Saturday (Sept. 24).

Irwin, Lane Pace Cross Country Teams
Irwin, Lane Pace Cross Country Teams

September 17, 2011

Sophomore Deedra Irwin finished ninth to lead the Michigan Tech cross country teams at the St. Olaf Invite Saturday (Sept. 17). The Pulaski, Wis. native covered the six-kilometer course in 23:11.

Irwin, Lane Pace Cross Country Teams
Irwin, Lane Pace Cross Country Teams

September 17, 2011

Sophomore Deedra Irwin finished ninth to lead the Michigan Tech cross country teams at the St. Olaf Invite Saturday (Sept. 17). The Pulaski, Wis. native covered the six-kilometer course in 23:11.

Mishica Second at Ashland Invite
Mishica Second at Ashland Invite

September 10, 2011

Senior Mishica finished a career-best second to lead the Michigan Tech women's cross country team at the Northland College Invitational in Ashland, Wis. Friday (Sept. 9). The Hancock, Wis., native covered the five-kilometer race in 19:36, 35 seconds behind race winner Morgan Place of Minnesota Duluth.