KENOSHA, Wis. -- Azusa Pacific University has captured the 2008 NAIA women's cross country national championship.  The Cougars won the national team title during the 29th Annual NAIA Championshp Meet today in 30-degree weather in Kenosha, Wis.

This is the first-ever national championship for Azusa Pacific women's cross country and it is the 31st NAIA title in Azusa Pacific history.

The Cougar men posted their best-ever finish, coming in second in the 59th Annual NAIA Men's Championship Meet.

As a result of the high finishes, Azusa Pacific is also the combined school champion of NAIA cross country this year.

More information to be posted later today on the Azusa Pacific athletics website.