Thursday, March 26, 2009

MACON, Ga. - The Atlantic Sun Membership Committee selected Stetson University and Sperling Sports Complex as the host site for the 2009 Atlantic Sun Cross Country Championships.

The Hatter Invitational on Oct. 16 will serve as the championship preview meet. The DeLand, Fla. institution will host both the men's and women's cross country championships on October 31. This will be Setston’s second time hosting the championships -- the last time was on the same date in 1992.

On the women's side, the Belmont Bruins look to take their fourth consecutive title. On the men's side, the ETSU Buccaneers hope to defend their title after taking down six-time champion, Belmont Bruins, at the 2008 Championship.

The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.