Under the direction of Jimmy Joseph, as well as Cross Country Head Coach Dr. Donald Bond, Alcorn Cross Country is gearing up for the SWAC Championships taking place Monday, Oct. 24, in Tallahassee, Fla.

For a league-high third time this season, Alcorn Women's Cross Country student-athlete Stellah Kiptui has been named SWAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week, announced Monday evening by the league office.

Alcorn's Stellah Kiptui registered a seventh-place finish Friday morning, helping Alcorn Women's Cross Country as part of the Crimson Classic taking place at the Harry Pritchett Running Course on the campus of the University of Alabama.

Alcorn's Stellah Kiptui registered a seventh-place finish Friday morning, helping Alcorn Women's Cross Country as part of the Crimson Classic taking place at the Harry Pritchett Running Course on the campus of the University of Alabama.

Both the Alcorn Men's Cross Country and Women's Cross Country teams are in action this weekend when the Braves travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the Crimson Classic on Friday, Oct. 14.

Both the Alcorn Men's Cross Country and Women's Cross Country teams are in action this weekend when the Braves travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the Crimson Classic on Friday, Oct. 14.

Stellah Kiptui turned in a second place performance on Friday morning, as Alcorn Men's and Women's Cross Country participated in the LSU Invitational hosted by LSU at University Club.

Stellah Kiptui turned in a second place performance on Friday morning, as Alcorn Men's and Women's Cross Country participated in the LSU Invitational hosted by LSU at University Club.

All participating Alcorn Women's Cross Country runners posted personal-best times Friday, while the men's squad once again had solid individual showings, as the Braves took part in the UNA Showcase.