Ndayishimiye Named Mid-South Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week

10/5/2026 2:42:25 PM

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cumberlands’ (Ky.) James Ndayishimiye is announced as the Mid-South Conference Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.
 
James Ndayishimiye – Cumberlands (Ky.) – Jr. – Lexington, Ky.
  • Ndayishimiye finished in 16th place in a 251-man field, completing 8,000 meters with a time of 24 minutes and 17.3 seconds at the Great Louisville Classic.
  • He led the Patriots to fourth place out of 24 teams.
  • The Cumberlands remain undefeated against NAIA competition this season.  
  • Ndayishimiye earns his second consecutive conference honor of the season.
 
Date Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week - School
Aug. 31 Barrett Poe - Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.)
Sept. 7 Collin De Julio - Cumberlands (Ky.)
Sept. 21 James Ndayishimiye - Cumberlands (Ky.)
Oct. 5 James Ndayishimiye - Cumberlands (Ky.)