“Our captains definitely took on a greater leadership role,” Godish said. “There’s really a sense of a single mindset and just a commitment to trying to succeed that I’ve seen definitely grow over my time here as we try and become a more respected program,” said junior Benjamin Godish, Northeastern’s sole male NCAA representative.Īlthough associate head coach Matt Lonergan missed the start of the season due to injury, veteran athletes took it upon themselves to lead and give their team a solid foundation.
The cross country season is short, with only four local meets before the tournaments begin, but the Huskies trained hard and made themselves known quickly. With multiple first-place team finishes, two CAA Runners of the Year and representation in both the men’s and women’s NCAA Championships, the Northeastern cross country teams had a dominant season this fall.
