LSU XC Teams Aim High for 2026 | LSU Basketball News

LSU women’s cross country is gunning for glory in 2026 after their historic NCAA debut last year, where they finished 23rd nationally and freshman Abigael Chemnagei cracked the top 100 — a first for the program. Now ranked 17th, they return with Chemnagei, Edna Chepkemoi, and eight other key runners to build on that momentum. Meanwhile, the men’s team, unranked but hungry, aim to break their 20-year NCAA drought with a fresh infusion of talent. Both squads start their season Sept. 4 at the Battle for New Orleans, then race through a grueling schedule across the South before the SEC Championship on Oct. 30 — setting the stage for what could be breakout seasons. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bed4e7b1d8326707