In just their second official competition, the UC Merced men's and women's cross country teams served notice that they intend to be a force in California Pacific Conference play even in their inaugural season.

In just their second official competition, the UC Merced men's and women's cross country teams served notice that they intend to be a force in California Pacific Conference play even in their inaugural season.

 Like other UC Merced sports teams in this first year of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) competition, the Golden Bobcats' men's and women's cross country teams are focused this year on performing to their potential and cre...

The UC Merced men's and women's cross country teams took part in the Golden Bobcats' first varsity sporting event on Saturday, competing in the University of San Francisco Invitational.

The UC Merced men's and women's cross country teams took part in the Golden Bobcats' first varsity sporting event on Saturday, competing in the University of San Francisco Invitational.

 The UC Merced men's and women's cross country teams took part in the Golden Bobcats' first varsity sporting event on Saturday, competing in the University of San Francisco Invitational.
 

 The UC Merced men's and women's cross country teams took part in the Golden Bobcats' first varsity sporting event on Saturday, competing in the University of San Francisco Invitational.
 

Spencer Castro is moving from one of the nation's most established research universities and most successful athletics programs to one building its reputation in both regards. He's also coming home, or close to it.

Spencer Castro is moving from one of the nation's most established research universities and most successful athletics programs to one building its reputation in both regards. He's also coming home, or close to it.