SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The UW-Superior men's and women's cross country teams will compete in five regular-season meets in 2022, head coach Glen Drexler announced on Tuesday.
 
The Yellowjackets open the season Sept. 3 at the Crown Invite on the Crown Cross Country Course in an 11 a.m. race start. The event will double as a preview for the 2022 UMAC championships, which the Polars host on Oct. 29.

The 'Jackets will take part in the Bulldog Snowflake Open at Lester Park Golf Course in Duluth on Sept. 9 at 3p.m.
 
UWS heads to the St. Olaf Invitational Sept. 17 in Northfield, Minn. The women's race begins at 10 a.m., with the men to follow at 11 a.m., on the St. Olaf Cross Country Trails.
 
The Blugold Invitational is set for Sept. 30 at Whitetail Golf Course in Colfax, Wis. The women's event goes off at 4:15 p.m., and the men start at 5:15 p.m.
 
In the 'Jackets' final tune up before the conference championship, UWS travels to the Augustana Interregional Invitational on Oct. 15 at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Ill. The women's race is slated for 10:30 a.m., and the men start at noon.
 
Following the UMAC championships, UWS will return to St. Olaf to compete in the NCAA Division III North Region Championships on Nov. 12.
 
The UWS men are in search of their second consecutive UMAC title and fifth overall, also winning in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021. The Yellowjackets (36 points) topped second-place Martin Luther by 11 last season. The women's team is looking for its first-ever conference championship.