Oklahoma State claimed its sixth men’s title at the 2025 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship while the BYU women’s team finished as runner-up in the women’s 6K at Gans Creek Cross Country course in Columbia, Missouri.
 
Oklahoma State finished with a team score of 57, as five Cowboys placed in the top 15. Brian Musau, the reigning Big 12 Champion, took fourth (28:41.2), followed closely by Fouad Messaoudi in fifth (28:42.8), Denis Kipngetich in sixth (28:44.3) and Adisu Guadie rounded out the top-15 in 12th (28:49.7).
 
Iowa State completed the podium with 158 points for third place. Colorado finished 10th with 318 points, while BYU totaled 336 points for an 11th-place finish, rounding out conference participation in the men’s race.
 
The BYU women’s team secured second place with a score of 130, thanks to two top 10 finishers. Big 12 Champion Jane Hedengren finished second (18:38.9), closely followed by teammate Riley Chamberlain in fourth (18:38.9). Nelah Roberts (41st) and Taylor Rohatinsky (47th) also placed in the top 50, helping the Cougars to their runner-up finish.
 
West Virginia women’s team tallied a ninth-place finish with a score of 280, led by All-American Joy Naukot with a 12th-place finish. The Oklahoma State and Colorado women finished in the top 15 with scores of 432 and 434, respectively.
 
The Conference garnered 12 NCAA All-Americans on the men’s side, with OSU leading the way with five. Iowa State tallied four, followed by BYU, Cincinnati and Texas Tech with one All-American selection apiece. On the women’s side, the Big 12 had six athletes earn All-American honors, with two Cougars, two Cyclones, one Cowgirl, and one Mountaineer.
 
2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships
Big 12 Men’s Team Results (Score)
1.Oklahoma State (57)
3. Iowa State (158)
10. Colorado (318)
11. BYU (336)
 
All-America Honors (Top 40 Finishers)
4. Brian Musau, Oklahoma State, Jr. (28:41.2)
5. Fouad Messaoudi, Oklahoma State, Sr. (28:42.8)
6. Denis Kipngetich, Oklahoma State, So. (28:44.3)
12. Adisu Guadie, Oklahoma State, Jr., (28:49.7)
15. Robin Kwemoi Bera, Iowa State, So., (28:51.5)
18: Nickson Kogei, Cincinnati, So., (28:52.2)
22. Meshack Kimutai, Iowa State, Fr., (28:54.4)
23. Rodgers Kiplimo, Iowa State, Jr., (28:56.5)
32. Tayvon Kitchen, BYU, Fr., (29:01.5)
34. Ryan Schoppe, Oklahoma State, Sr. (29:01.7)
36. Joash Ruto, Iowa State, So. (29:02.3)
40. Titus Kimaru, Texas Tech, Fr. (29:07.2)
 

Big 12 Women's Team Results
2.BYU (130)
9. West Virginia (28)
12. Oklahoma State (432)
13. Colorado (434)
17. Utah (456)
20. Iowa State (491)
             
All-America Honors (Top 40 Finishers)
2. Jane Hedengren, BYU, Fr., (18:38.9)
4. Riley Chamberlain, BYU, Jr., (18:47.0)
7. Isca Chelangat, Oklahoma State, Fr., (18:56.1)
12. Joy Naukot, West Virginia, So., (18:59.6)
15. Betty Kipkore, Iowa State, Fr., (19:01.4)
20. Mercy Kibet, Iowa State, Fr., (19:05.7)