STILLWATER, Okla. – Missouri State cross country wrapped up its 2025 season on Friday morning at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship, placing 20th in a deep 32-team field that featured several of the nation's top programs. Racing in a field of 229 runners, the Bears battled through one of the strongest regional lineups in the country to cap a historic season.
 
Junior Ella Cronhardt guided the Bears through the regional field, placing 72nd in 21:59.60 as Missouri State's top scorer. Senior Madilyn Moore backed up the effort with an 81st-place finish in 22:07.30, reinforcing the Bears' presence in the pack.
 
Freshman Elsa Henry continued her standout first-year campaign, crossing 101st in 22:25.40, while fellow freshman Ella Rew delivered another strong performance, placing 121st in 22:39.20.
 
Junior Tabitha Fox, coming off a top-15 finish at the Conference USA Championship, rounded out the Bears' scoring with a 134th-place finish in 22:47.50. Close behind, juniors Emily Nuttall (135th, 22:48.90) and senior Addysen Clark (145th, 22:57.60) closed out Missouri State's seven entries.
 
Missouri State finished 20th overall with 498 points, placing ahead of regional opponents such as Saint Louis, Drake, St. Thomas (Minn.), Kansas, South Dakota, DePaul, and Creighton.

 "Today was a tough one," said head coach Jordan Fife. "We wanted a little more in terms of team place but overall, the effort was there as it was all season. It's been a great year and the pieces are in place for an even bigger one next year."

The meet concludes Missouri State's 2025 cross country season, highlighted by a historic third-place finish at the program's first-ever Conference USA Championship and multiple all-time 6K performances. The Bears now turn their focus to their indoor track and field season.
Individual Results
72. Ella Cronhardt – 21:59.60
81. Madilyn Moore – 22:07.30
101. Elsa Henry – 22:25.40
121. Ella Rew – 22:39.20
134. Tabitha Fox – 22:47.50
135. Emily Nuttall – 22:48.90
145. Addysen Clark – 22:57.60

Team Results
1. Oklahoma State - 55
2. Northwestern - 86
3. Iowa State - 108
4. Missouri - 141
5. Minnesota - 144
6. Bradley - 216
7. Oklahoma - 278
8. North Dakota - 289
9. Tulsa - 297
10. South Dakota State - 319
11. Loyola (Ill.) - 359
12. Illinois State - 382
13. Nebraska - 413
14. Wichita State - 422
15. Illinois - 423
16. Iowa - 424
17. North Dakota State - 424
18. Northern Iowa - 426
19. Kansas State - 481
20. Missouri State - 498
21. St. Louis - 583
22. Drake - 612
23. St. Thomas (Minn.) - 619
24. Kansas - 639
25. South Dakota - 649
26. DePaul - 703
27. Creighton - 723
28. Eastern Illinois - 755
29. Omaha - 826
30. Illinois-Chicago - 890
31. Oral Roberts - 913
32. Western Illinois - 985