Meet IU Legend Paul Bente - Indiana University Athletics

Meet IU Legend Paul Bente

8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM | Cross Country

Aug. 19, 2010

Paul Bente was a member of the NCAA Champion IU Cross Country team in 1938. The meet was the first ever NCAA Championship contested in cross country. The Hoosiers won with a score of 51 points.

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Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule

Tuesday, August 11

EAST LACING, MI - October 30, 2025 - Michaela Quinn of the Indiana Hoosiers during the meet during the 2025 Big Ten Men's and Women's Championships at Michigan State University - Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lancing, MI. Photo By Mason Munn/Indiana Athletics

Women Place 11th, Men 19th at NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships

Friday, November 14

EAST LACING, MI - October 30, 2025 - The Indiana Hoosiers Cross Country Team during the meet during the 2025 Big Ten Men's and Women's Championships at Michigan State University - Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lancing, MI. Photo By Mason Munn/Indiana Athletics

IUXC Travels to NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Thursday, November 13

Ava Jarrell at Big Ten XC Championship

Men Finish 12th, Women 11th at 2025 Big Ten Cross Country Championships

Friday, October 31

Wednesday, August 12

Wednesday, August 12

Tuesday, August 11

Tuesday, August 11