Concordia University, Nebraska Cross Country Makes Strong Season Debut

The Concordia University, Nebraska Cross Country team opened the 2025 season on a high note, surpassing all GPAC rivals and nearly all NAIA competition at the Augustana Twilight. The Bulldogs men's team placed fourth out of 25 teams, while the women's team finished eighth out of 26 squads. Keeli Green and Trey Robertson were the top performers for their respective teams, showcasing impressive performances and outstanding potential for the season.

Key Takeaways:

Keeli Green led the women's team with a course record 17:31.9 in the 5k, surpassing her previous best time by over a minute and placing outside of NCAA Division I runners.
Green's teammates, Annaka Schlachter and Ashley Robertson, also had impressive performances, running gigantic personal bests and helping Concordia outpace all GPAC squads in the field.
The Concordia women's team collectively placed under 20 minutes for all seven of their top runners.
Trey Robertson and Vaughn Hendrickson continued their leadership, with Robertson placing 15th and Hendrickson placing 40th in the men's four-mile race.
Aidan Limback, a West Des Moines, Iowa native, ran under 20 minutes for the first time, demonstrating significant progress and potential for the season.
The Concordia men's team topped NAIA 14th-ranked Doane, 168 points to 177 points, and placed ahead of several NCAA Division I and II teams.

Statistics:

Keeli Green's course record in the 5k was 17:31.9, a new personal best.
Annaka Schlachter's personal best in the 5k was 18:54.4, with Ashley Robertson running a 18:58.8.
The Concordia women's team placed collectively under 20 minutes for all seven of their top runners in the 5k.
Trey Robertson's time in the four-mile race was 19:22.8.
Vaughn Hendrickson's time in the four-mile race was 19:51.0.
Aidan Limback's time in the four-mile race was 19:58.4.

Sources:

Concordia University Athletics Nebraska news release
Augustana Twilight results