BOSTON – The Suffolk men's and women's cross country teams return to action this week as the Rams are set to race at the Raiders Invitational Friday, Sept. 16. The women's race begins a 4 p.m., with the men taking the course at 4:45 p.m.

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THE COURSE
Both races – the women's 5k and men's 8 k – will take place on the campus of Rivier University. 

THE FIELD
The men's and women's fields are identical as six different teams are set to take the course in Nashua, New Hampshire. Joining the Rams will be Daniel Webster, NHTI, the host Rivier, Pine Manor and Wheelock.  

LAST TIME OUT – WOMEN'S
In a field of 14, the Suffolk women's cross country team used a member of every class and was anchored by its first years to earn sixth-place in its season opener, the UNE Invitational at Rotary Park Saturday morning.

MORE READING: Women's Cross Country Finishes Sixth at UNE Invitational

LAST TIME OUT – MEN'S
The Suffolk men's cross country team opened its 2016 campaign Sept. 10 at the UNE Invitational at Rotary Park where the Rams placed 12th in the 14 team field.

MORE READING: Men's Cross Country Races at UNE Invitational 

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Emily Manfra of the Suffolk women's cross country team raced her way to the GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week accolades after her finishing eighth overall in first collegiate race the conference office announced Sept. 12.  

MORE READING: Manfra Grabs GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk will take Franklin Park's course for the first of three times Saturday, Sept. 24 for the Codfish Bowl.