EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Purdue Cross Country concluded the 2025 season on Friday at the NCAA Great Lakes Region. Douglas Buckeridge and Nathan Walker led Purdue with a pair of all-region accolades.
Men’s Notes
• Buckeridge paced Purdue in 20th (30:27.7) and concluded his season atop the Boilermakers in all five of his meets this season. He is a two-time all-region honoree after a runner-up finish last season.
• Walker concluded his cross country career in 21st (30:27.9) to earn the first all-region selection of his career. He also concluded his career with two Second Team All-Big Ten accolades.
• Nerius White finished 43rd (31:14.8) and was Purdue’s third-highest finisher for the first time this season when Purdue ran a full squad. He improved his regional placement by 35 spots since last season.
• Jason Polydoris finished 70th (32:03.5) and Kiefer Bell finished 77th (32:12.9) to cap Purdue’s top five finishers.
• Purdue finished eighth out of 30 teams.
Women’s Notes
• Lauren Pegher was Purdue’s top finisher in 93rd (21:48.8) and it was her second time leading the Boilermakers this season.
• Elise Peckinpaugh finished second on the Boilermakers in101st (21:57.80) and she improved 21 places in the final 2k of the race.
• Sofia Munoz was the second Boilermaker to cross the line in 111th (22:07.78), followed by Julia Economou in 121st (22:13.56) and Elizabeth Butler in 136th (22:29.93).
Next Up
Purdue’s cross country season comes to a close and the Boilermakers now turn their attention to the track & field season.
Buckeridge, Walker Take Home All-Region Honors at NCAA Great Lakes Regional
Purdue Cross Country concluded the 2025 season on Friday at the NCAA Great Lakes Region. Douglas Buckeridge and Nathan Walker led Purdue with a pair of all-region accolades.