DURANGO, Colo. (October 28, 2022) – The Truett McConnell University cycling team traveled to compete in the Collegiate MTB Nationals, where four Bears competed for a national title (sophomore Jake Hutcheson, junior Madison Wyatt, senior Brennah Davidson, freshman Margaret Griggs). TMU was seen with a total team score of 203. This was the Bears third appearance at the National Championships since the addition of the sport in 2019.

Hutcheson competed in the downhill, placing 31^st, along with racing in the dual slalom, placing 22^nd out of 47 riders. Davidson and Wyatt individually competed in the cross country and short track races. Wyatt placed 40^th in the short track, while Davidson placed 52^nd. Davidson was seen placing 52^nd in the cross-country event.

Griggs was seen competing in four events: the downhill, short track cross country, dual slalom and cross country. In the downhill, Griggs placed 22^nd, while placing 26^th out of 41 in the dual slalom. In the short track, Griggs placed 47^th and placed 48^th in the cross-country event.