Ngetich, Biwott Lead Sooners at Cowboy Preview

Friday, August 29

Stillwater, OK

8:15 a.m. CT

University of Oklahoma

Cowboy Preview

Photo by: Peyton Martin/University of Oklahoma

Ngetich, Biwott Lead Sooners at Cowboy Preview

August 29, 2025 | Cross Country

OU XC: Cowboy Preview Results Photo Gallery

NORMAN – The Oklahoma men's and women's cross country teams opened the 2025 season Friday morning in Stillwater, Okla., at the Cowboy Preview. Freshman Ronald Ngetich finished first in the men's race and freshman teammate Evans Biwott crossed three seconds behind to secure second.

The men's team finished second in the 5K with 32 points, just three points shy of No. 3 Oklahoma State. The women's squad placed third with 92 points. The preview's function is to prepare runners for upcoming meets and provide a glimpse into what the season has to offer.

"I'm proud of the effort we put in today, it's a good way to start off the year at a beautiful course," men's head cross country coach Jay Weaver said. "We are looking forward to heading to Lawton next weekend and really getting things going at the end of September. Overall, I'm very pleased with the effort today."

Oklahoma freshmen Ngetich and Biwott led the pack the entirety of the course, both posting personal records of 14:43.7 and 14:46.6, respectively, to finish first and second place. Four other men posted personal bests, including transfers Hayden Gray (15:51.7) and Adrian Stuphan (15:57.6).

Sophomore Leah Jeruto clocked the best finish for the women's squad, followed by returner Megan Johnson. Seasoned Sooner Erin O'Brien shaved 20 seconds off her previous PR, clocking 11:21.1. In her cross country debut for Oklahoma, sophomore Mia McGlade posted a personal best time of 11:21.1 and returner Mary Van Dyke tallied another PR for the Sooner.

Results from the Cowboy Preview are available via Red Dirt Running.

The Oklahoma men and women will split next week for competition. The men will race in the Aggie Duels in Lawton, Okla., on Friday, Sept. 5 while the women take on the JK Gold Classic in Wichita, Kan., on Saturday, Sept. 6.

OU Individual Finishers

Men's 5K | Second | 32 points
Ronald Ngetich - 14:43.7
Evans Biwott - 14:46.6
Thobias Cheruiyot - 15:25.1
Hayden Gray - 15:51.7
Adrian Stuphan - 15:57.6
Joshua Cherry - 16:10.5
Sam Boyer - 16:31.2
Logan Seger - 16:40.8

Women's 3K | Third | 92 points
Leah Jeruto - 10:37.8
Megan Johnson - 10:51.5
Abby Jepchirchir - 10:58.6
Erin O'Brien - 11:01.2
Mia McGlade - 11:21.1
Mary Van Dyke 11:28.1

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