LSU Women Won Twilight Relay Invitational

The LSU women's cross country team secured first place at the school's hosted meet in Baton Rouge.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Track & Field

LSU Women Won Twilight Relay Invitational

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LSU hosted the LSU Twilight Relay Invitational on September 18, 2026, where the women's team finished in first place. The LSU men's team failed to score for the second consecutive meet.

Why it matters

The performance highlights a significant gap in results for the LSU cross country program between the women's and men's squads early in the season. These results provide critical performance markers ahead of the team's upcoming competition in Pennsylvania.

Edna Chepkemoi and Maddie Gump completed the 2x3-kilometer relay in 20:01.5. Hugh Carlson finished the men's 4-kilometer individual time in 12:32.0.

The players

LSU

LSU is a public university in Baton Rouge that maintains an active collegiate athletics program competing in the SEC.

Edna Chepkemoi

Edna Chepkemoi is a cross country athlete representing LSU who participated in both relay and individual events.

Hugh Carlson

Hugh Carlson is a cross country runner for LSU who competed in the 4-kilometer individual time trial.

The details

The meet utilized a 2x3-kilometer relay format for the women's teams. Meanwhile, the men's team participated with two relay teams but failed to produce a score.

September 18, 2026: The LSU Twilight Relay Invitational took place.
October 2, 2026: LSU teams are scheduled to compete at the Paul Short Run.

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Season Trajectory

The transition to the Paul Short Run at Lehigh University marks a shift from early-season relay formats to high-level regional competition. This move will determine whether the current roster depth can sustain competitive scoring against a broader field of national programs.

The men's team must address the technical failures that led to two consecutive non-scoring meets before the upcoming travel schedule begins. The women's team maintains momentum as they prepare for the higher-level competition expected at the Paul Short Run.

The takeaway

Cross country programs often use early-season relay meets to test endurance and team chemistry rather than strictly focusing on individual times. Athletes looking to progress should monitor performance gaps closely as the competition field moves toward larger regional championships.