TAMPA, Fla., September 11, 2025 — The University of South Florida cross country team will continue its fall campaign Friday, Sept. 12, when it competes in the Southern Showcase at John Hunt Park. The meet, hosted by Jacksonville State, is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The event brings together a competitive field from across the region, providing the Bulls with another opportunity to test themselves early in the season on a nationally recognized course.

USF is coming off the North Florida Invitational, where both the men's team in the 8K and the women's team in the 5K posted top-10 finishes. Delaney Stephens highlighted the meet for the Bulls with a new personal-best time of 18:26.3 in the women's 5K.

"This meet gives our student-athletes a chance to display the work they've been putting in throughout the summer and fall," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Erik Jenkins. "It's always exciting to see their talents come together in a competitive setting, and Huntsville will be a great stage for them to perform."

The Bulls will return to action later this fall with a series of meets that continue to prepare the team for conference and postseason competition.

Fans can access live results HERE.

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About USF Cross Country
The USF Cross Country team has earned 2 All-America selections, Christina Benton in 2002 and Gray Mavhera in 1994. The Bulls have advanced to the NCAA Cross Country Championships seven times in program history, three times for the men and four times for the women. The USF men's teams have won seven team conference championships, and the women have won five team championships. Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Erik Jenkins took over the program in 2019. USF hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary and the 2021 and 2023 American Conference Outdoor Championship at the USF Track and Field Stadium, as well as the 2022 American Country Cross Country Championship at Holloway Park.