2008 UCCS Women's Cross Country Press Releases
| February 28, 2008 | Both Mountain Lions cross country teams named all-academic | The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs men's and women's cross country squads were both named as all-academic teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association, the university announced Thursday. | |
| March 17, 2008 | Payne wins Running of the Green | University of Colorado at Colorado Springs runner Shannon Payne won the women's side of the 20th annual Running of the Green on Sunday. | |
| June 9, 2008 | Former UCCS runner finishes second at the Teva Mountain Trail Running 10K Spring Runoff | Former University of Colorado at Colorado Springs athlete Sarah Shepard finished second at the Teva Mountain Trail Running 10K Spring Runoff on Sunday. | |
| August 26, 2008 | Both Mountain Lions cross country teams tabbed in regional poll | Both of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' cross country teams were picked among the top 10 teams in the Central Region in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s preseason poll, which was released Tuesday. | |
| September 6, 2008 | Mountain Lions bust the rust in sweeping first meet of the season | Shannon Payne of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's runner of the week while she and her Mountain Lion teammates climbed to the No. 16 spot in the national poll. | |
| September 24, 2008 | Payne Named RMAC Runner of the Week, Team Ranked Nationally | Shannon Payne of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s runner of the week while she and her Mountain Lion teammates climbed to the No. 16 spot in the national poll. | |
| October 4, 2009 | Payne Wins Rocky Mountain Shootout, Both Teams Take Fourth | BOULDER – In her most recent competition, Shannon Payne was impressive in an NCAA Division I cross country meet. Saturday, she did herself one better. | |
| October 8, 2008 | Payne earns second cross country runner of the week award | Shannon Payne of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s cross country runner of the week, the conference announced Wednesday. | |
| October 25, 2008 | Payne Takes Second, Teams Fifth and Sixth at RMAC Championships | GRAND JUNCTION – Round 2 of the Shannon Payne – Lavenna Mullenbach showdown went to Mullenbach. | |
| November 8, 2008 | Payne Wins Central Regional, Qualifies for Nationals | KEARNEY, Neb. – Shannon Payne is headed to nationals, and she’s headed there as one of the favorites. | |
| November 14, 2009 | Payne Named USTFCCCA Central Region Athlete of the Year | Shannon Payne of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Central Region Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year, the USTFCCCA announced Thursday. | |
| November 22, 2008 | Payne Grabs Third at Nationals | SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs senior Shannon Payne took third place at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships Saturday at Cooper's Lake Campground. |


















