MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The University of South Alabama's cross country teams are headed to New Orleans for their season opener.

According to a release, Tulane University and the University of New Orleans are co-hosting the Battle of New Orleans on Friday, Aug. 29, at Lake Oaks Park in New Orleans. This will be the first time South Alabama's teams will run in this race since 2015.

The women's team will compete in the 4000m race at 5:15 p.m., while the men's team will compete in the 5000m at 5:45 p.m.

Other teams competing include New Orleans, Tulane, Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana, Dillard, Xavier, LSU, and the women's team for Southern Miss.

Women's Team: • Abigail Amick • Charleen Elizondo • Katie Giles • Tyndall Griffith • Samantha Menikheim • Kate Miller • Hannah Qui

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