https://ucsdtritons.com/rss.aspx?path=crossLatest news items for UC San Diegoen-us60https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/8/21/engineering-a-future-with-purpose.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/8/21/engineering-a-future-with-purpose.aspxCross Country

Roxanne Ehrig has found a way to connect her passion for athletics with her interest in structural engineering and sustainability. Through hands-on service, classroom experiences and a summer internship with WSP, she has explored how engineering can make a meaningful impact. As she begins her senior season and master's program, Ehrig is continuing to build a future focused on purpose, problem-solving and positive change.]]>Roxanne Ehrig Internship - Cover PhotoFri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 PST222087https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/21/cross-country-running-toward-a-greater-purpose.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/21/cross-country-running-toward-a-greater-purpose.aspxCross Country, Track & Field

Tate Meaux came to UC San Diego with dreams of competing at the Division I level and building a career in college athletics. Through leadership, service, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences, the cross country and track & field standout is making an impact far beyond the finish line.]]>Tate Meaux NCAA HeadquartersTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 PST222048https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/14/2026-cross-country-schedule-announced.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/14/2026-cross-country-schedule-announced.aspxCross Country

UC San Diego cross country head coach Nate Garcia '00 announced the team's 2026 schedule today, which features four regular season meets ahead of Big West and NCAA postseason racing.]]>2026 UC San Diego Cross Country Schedule Announced with a Triton uniform in the backgroundTue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 PST222039https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/10/general-northrop-and-axline-named-2025-26-big-west-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/10/general-northrop-and-axline-named-2025-26-big-west-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.aspxCross Country, General, Men's Water Polo, Track & Field

The Big West has announced the 22 recipients of the 2025-26 Big West Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards, recognizing two scholar-athletes from each member institution for their achievements in competition, academics, and service to their communities. Representing UC San Diego this year are women's cross country and track & field's Sylvana Northrop and men's water polo's Bennett Axline.]]>Northrop and Axline - Big West Scholar-Athletes of the YearFri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 PST422041https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/30/general-tritons-top-big-west-commissioners-honor-roll-for-fourth-straight-year.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/30/general-tritons-top-big-west-commissioners-honor-roll-for-fourth-straight-year.aspxBaseball, Cross Country, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo

UC San Diego led all 11 Big West institutions with a conference-best 353 scholar-athletes named to the 2025-26 Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll, marking the fourth consecutive year the Tritons have led the conference in total honorees.]]>General Big West ReleaseTue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:00 PST422028https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/25/track-field-meaux-honored-with-big-west-service-and-leadership-award.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/25/track-field-meaux-honored-with-big-west-service-and-leadership-award.aspxCross Country, Track & Field

Senior cross country and track and field scholar-athlete Tate Meaux has been named a recipient of the Big West Service and Leadership Award, recognizing his exceptional commitment to service, leadership, academics, and athletics throughout his collegiate career.]]>04 April 2025: UC San Diego Track and Field hosts the 32nd Triton Invitational Friday and Saturday at Triton Track & Field StadiumCredit: Derrick Tuskan/UC San Diego)Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:00 PST1422024https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/9/track-field-changing-the-culture-of-athletics-one-conversation-at-a-time.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/9/track-field-changing-the-culture-of-athletics-one-conversation-at-a-time.aspxCross Country, Track & Field

For most scholar-athletes, success is measured by times, records, and results. For UC San Diego senior cross country and track and field scholar-athlete Thomas Fry, success is also measured by the conversations that happen away from competition; the ones that help athletes feel supported, understood, and empowered.]]>05 April 2025: (Credit: Derrick Tuskan)Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 PST1422008https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/28/general-uc-san-diego-celebrates-another-historic-year-at-the-2026-triton-awards.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/28/general-uc-san-diego-celebrates-another-historic-year-at-the-2026-triton-awards.aspxBaseball, Cross Country, Fencing, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo

UC San Diego Athletics celebrated another memorable year of Triton success as scholar-athletes, coaches and teams were honored at the annual Triton Awards inside LionTree Arena.]]>Triton Award Winners 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 19:10:00 PST421998https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/4/24/general-triton-giving-day-is-april-29.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/4/24/general-triton-giving-day-is-april-29.aspxBaseball, Cross Country, Fencing, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo, Athletic Giving, Women's Indoor Track

Triton Giving Day is April 29, but UC San Diego's annual fundraiser is now open for supporters to make their impact on UC San Diego Athletics. Gifts to athletics directly impact scholar-athletes, providing resources for training, competition, and development. Additionally, funds are used for recruiting and retention in an increasingly competitive college athletics landscape.   "This is a moment for Tritons everywhere to come together. With your support, we can empower UC San Diego Athletics teams as they pursue excellence at the very highest levels of collegiate sports," said UC San Diego Athletics Director Andy Fee.]]>General ReleaseFri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 PST421922https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/2/4/general-the-game-day-playlist-powering-triton-women-in-sports.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/2/4/general-the-game-day-playlist-powering-triton-women-in-sports.aspxCross Country, Fencing, General, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo

Before a big game or match, music can play different roles — helping athletes focus, calm nerves or tap into the energy they need. For Triton women scholar-athletes, those pregame choices range from high-energy anthems to familiar tracks that steady the mind or spark joy. To mark National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Feb. 4, we asked them to share their game-day hype song or walk-up song: the track they listen to before competition to build confidence, focus or energy.]]>game day playlist NGWSD 2026Wed, 4 Feb 2026 10:00:00 PST421546