College Station, Texas, September 14, 2025
News Summary
The University of Texas at Tyler cross country teams achieved remarkable results at the Texas A&M Invitational, with both men’s and women’s teams securing seventh place. The men’s team improved their standing remarkably from last year, while the women’s team also showed significant progress against competitors. Top performers included David Soto and Macy Cogburn, who both delivered outstanding individual results. The teams now look forward to their next competition at the OSU Cowboy Jamboree.
College Station, Texas – The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) cross country teams achieved commendable performances at the Texas A&M Invitational, with both the men’s and women’s teams finishing in seventh place. This marks a significant improvement over last year’s results, with the men’s team reducing their score dramatically while the women enhanced their standing against conference rivals.
The men’s team secured their seventh place with a total of 177 points. This is a notable improvement from the previous year when they placed 12th with a score of 301 points. Junior David Soto emerged as the standout competitor for the team, finishing 14th overall with a time of 24:21.9 in the 8K race, thus earning 13 points. Soto maintained a strong position throughout the race, placing 18th at the 2K mark and 11th at the 5.7K mark.
Freshman Grayson Williams was the second scorer for the men, finishing in 16th place with a time of 24:27.3, contributing an additional 15 points. Junior Austin Ponder followed with a 52nd place finish (time: 25:25.5), adding 46 points to the team’s total. Freshman Isaiah Colorado placed 55th (time: 25:29.0, 49 points) and sophomore Chris Kopecky completed the scoring with a 64th place finish (time: 25:39.5, 54 points). The men’s team finished just 17 points behind Lone Star Conference rival DBU, while they outperformed St. Edward’s by 105 points.
The women’s team matched the men’s team by also finishing seventh, collecting 252 points, which is nearly 100 points better than their 350 points from the previous year’s invitational. Their performance included finishing ahead of conference opponents DBU and St. Edward’s.
Sophomore Macy Cogburn was the leading performer for the women’s team, finishing 35th with a time of 18:30.3 in the 5K race, improving by 10 seconds and 11 places from her previous season. Gracie Ladner closely followed, securing 49th place with a time of 18:50.1, also showing significant improvement from her previous season’s time of 19:32.3. Freshman Adison Richard finished shortly behind in 53rd place (time: 18:53.5), while junior Finley Hunting placed 75th with a time of 19:23.8. Sophomore Giselle Alejandro wrapped up the scoring positions for the women’s team, finishing 87th with a time of 19:38.4.
The UT Tyler cross country teams will now take a weekend off before their next competition at the OSU Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on September 26.
Key Team Results
- Men’s Team: 7th place, 177 points
- Women’s Team: 7th place, 252 points
Top Performers
Men’s Team:
- David Soto – 14th place, 24:21.9
- Grayson Williams – 16th place, 24:27.3
- Austin Ponder – 52nd place, 25:25.5
- Isaiah Colorado – 55th place, 25:29.0
- Chris Kopecky – 64th place, 25:39.5
Women’s Team:
- Macy Cogburn – 35th place, 18:30.3
- Gracie Ladner – 49th place, 18:50.1
- Adison Richard – 53rd place, 18:53.5
- Finley Hunting – 75th place, 19:23.8
- Giselle Alejandro – 87th place, 19:38.4
FAQ
What is the Texas A&M Invitational?
The Texas A&M Invitational is an annual cross country event held in College Station, Texas, where various colleges and universities compete in men’s and women’s races.
How did the UT Tyler men’s team perform this year compared to last year?
This year, the UT Tyler men’s team finished in seventh place with 177 points, significantly improving from their 12th place finish last year, where they scored 301 points.
Who was the top performer for the UT Tyler women’s team?
Sophomore Macy Cogburn was the top performer for the women’s team, finishing 35th with a time of 18:30.3 in the 5K, marking an improvement in both her time and placement from the previous season.
Key Features Chart
| Team | Place | Total Points | Top Performer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Team | 7th | 177 | David Soto | 24:21.9 |
| Women’s Team | 7th | 252 | Macy Cogburn | 18:30.3 |
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