AUBURN, Ala. (August 30, 2021) - The Truett McConnell University cycling team traveled to compete in the Southeastern Colligate Cycling Conference (SECCC) season opener in Auburn, Alabama, on Saturday, Aug. 28 – Sunday, Aug. 29. The Bears had a stellar opening weekend, which included eight top three finishes.

The first day of racing saw Will Davidson take first place in the Men's C cross country race, followed by a second-place finish in the Women's B cross country by Madison Wyatt. Jake Hutcheson took second place in the Men's C dual slalom, while Team Captain, Brennah Griggs, took third place in the Women's C dual slalom.  

Sunday began with short track racing, featuring Madison O'Dell with a third-place finish in the Women's C race and Wyatt with a third-place finish in the Women's B category. The weekend culminated with the downhill event. Griggs took a solid second place in Women's C division and Hutcheson edged out a rider from Lees McRae College for a first-place finish in the Men's C downhill.

The Bears hit the trails Saturday, Sep. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 5, where they will compete in Brevard, North Carolina, hosted by Brevard College.