https://otterbeincardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=mcrossLatest news items for Otterbein University Athleticsen-us60https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/5/11/general-ford-to-step-down-as-director-of-cross-country-track-and-field.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/5/11/general-ford-to-step-down-as-director-of-cross-country-track-and-field.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, General

WESTERVILLE – After twelve years at the helm of the Otterbein track and field and cross country programs, Dara Ford will resign at the conclusion of the season to pursue another opportunity.]]>Dara FordMon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 EST209624https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/4/22/general-otterbein-revives-cardy-awards-presents-senior-awards.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/4/22/general-otterbein-revives-cardy-awards-presents-senior-awards.aspxBaseball, Cheerleading, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Esports

On Monday, Otterbein Athletics and Otterbein SAAC hosted the revival of The Cardy Awards, a year-end celebration where some of the top moments, teams and performances were recognized. This was the first time the event was held since 2020 and the first in-person ceremony since 2019.]]>CardysWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:00 EST209586https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/12/12/general-46-fall-student-athletes-named-academic-all-oac.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/12/12/general-46-fall-student-athletes-named-academic-all-oac.aspxFootball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, General

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – 46 Otterbein student-athletes were named to the Academic All-OAC team, as announced on Friday morning. Both volleyball and women's soccer led the Cardinals with 14 student-athletes represented from each team.]]>aca oacFri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 EST209351https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/12/11/general-otterbein-in-second-after-first-tim-gleason-all-sports-trophy-update.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/12/11/general-otterbein-in-second-after-first-tim-gleason-all-sports-trophy-update.aspxFootball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, General

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Following the conclusion of fall sports, Otterbein University sits in second place in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tim Gleason All-Sports Trophy standings. The standings take into account the results of the football, volleyball, soccer and cross country seasons.]]>oacThu, 11 Dec 2025 11:50:00 EST209350https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/12/4/cross-country-ratliff-thormeier-headline-cross-country-awards.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/12/4/cross-country-ratliff-thormeier-headline-cross-country-awards.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Cross Country

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Otterbein University cross country teams were well-represented in the Ohio Athletic Conference specialty awards, as announced on Thursday morning. Payne Ratliff, Kate Thormeier and the coaching staff were all recognized by the league.]]>xcThu, 4 Dec 2025 11:00:00 EST279343https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-cross-country-ratliff-wraps-career-at-ncaa-championships.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-cross-country-ratliff-wraps-career-at-ncaa-championships.aspxMen's Cross Country

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Senior Payne Ratliff concluded his standout Otterbein career on Saturday, competing as an individual qualifier at the NCAA Division III Championships held at Milliken Research Park.]]>ratliffSat, 22 Nov 2025 15:08:00 EST69330https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/16/mens-cross-country-payne-ratliff-national-qualifier.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/16/mens-cross-country-payne-ratliff-national-qualifier.aspxMen's Cross Country

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Senior Payne Ratliff will have one more race as an Otterbein Cardinal.]]>ratliffSun, 16 Nov 2025 15:33:00 EST69322https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/15/mens-cross-country-ratliff-leads-cardinals-to-fifth-place-finish-at-regionals.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/15/mens-cross-country-ratliff-leads-cardinals-to-fifth-place-finish-at-regionals.aspxMen's Cross Country

The Otterbein men's cross country team delivered a strong outing at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Championship on Saturday, held at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park and hosted by Spalding University.]]>Men's CC - payne Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:00:00 EST69319https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/14/cross-country-cross-country-heads-to-ncaa-regionals-on-saturday.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/14/cross-country-cross-country-heads-to-ncaa-regionals-on-saturday.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Cross Country

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Otterbein University men's and women's cross country teams head to Louisville this weekend to compete at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional. A stacked field on both sides will make for an exciting race in Kentucky on Nov. 15.]]>xcFri, 14 Nov 2025 09:24:00 EST279314https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/1/ratliff-leads-otterbein-to-mens-cross-country-oac-championship.aspxhttps://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2025/11/1/ratliff-leads-otterbein-to-mens-cross-country-oac-championship.aspxMen's Cross Country

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Led by Payne Ratliff winning the individual crown, the Otterbein University men's cross country team won the 2025 Ohio Athletic Conference Championship on its home course. Ratliff's time of 25:21.1 earned him the individual title, as he was one of five Cardinals to earn All-OAC honors.]]>OAC MXCSat, 1 Nov 2025 14:54:00 EST69279