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Loyola Lakefront Invitational
XC Takes On Nine Ranked Teams In Chicago
October 1, 2025 | Cross Country
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Cross country has the biggest race of the season as Carolina faces off against nine ranked teams at the 46th annual Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational at the Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course.Â
The women run at 10:00 a.m. EST and the men will run at 10:40 a.m. EST. The live results can be found on Athletic Live.
Last Time Out: On the men's side, five out of seven entrants finished second through sixth to finish first as a team with 15 points. Freshman Joe Barrett (17:58.0) led the way in his collegiate debut to come through in second in Cary, which earned him ACC Freshman of the Week in his debut. A mere second behind came Aiden Neal (17:58.2), Colton Sands (17:58.6), Will Coogan (17:58.6), and Tomer Tarragano (17:58.7).Â
Ciara O'Shea (16:37.0) paced the women with a sixth-place finish, with Logan St. John-Kletter (16:57.1) joining her in the top-10 in 10th. As a team, the women finished second overall with 62 points, narrowly besting third-place South Carolina with 63 points.Â
Spectator Information
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Spectator Admission for the 2025 Loyola Lakefront Invitational is $10 per person.Â
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Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online or by calling the Loyola Ticket Office at (773) 508-9653.Â
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Please note that on-site ticket sales will be credit card only—no cash will be accepted.Â
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Students from participating schools will receive free admission with a valid student ID.
Loyola Lakefront History:
The Loyola Lakefront Invitational began in the 1970s before being renamed the Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational in honor of former Rambler student-athlete Sean Earl. Earl ran in the late 1990s before being diagnosed with testicular cancer and passing in 2000. Former Loyola track & field head coach Marc Burns renamed the Lakefront Invitational to the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational in the fall of 2000. A race already rich with a 28-year history had a new purpose — one to honor a former Rambler. The event was originally founded by Loyola alum and former coach Tom Cooney, who continues to serve as Meet Technical Manager today.
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The women's Field
- No. 30 Boston College
- Florida State
- Gonzaga (RV)
- Indiana
- Louisville
- Loyola
- No. 29 Minnesota
- No. 18 North Carolina
- No. 2 NC State
- Santa Clara
- Toledo
- No. 11 Washington
- No. 21 Wisconsin
- No. 26 Northwestern
- No. 7 Providence
- Cal Poly
The Men's Field
- Boston College
- Florida State
- Indiana
- Louisville
- Loyola
- Minnesota
- No. 16 North Carolina
- NC State
- Santa Clara
- Toledo
- No. 24 Washington
- No. 7 Wisconsin
- Providence
- Cal Poly
Players Mentioned
