TALLAHASSEE, FLA-  New historic footprints were set on Apalachee Regional Park's course for Thomas University Men's Cross Country team for the inaugural Pre-NAIA National Meet on Saturday morning.

 

HIGHLIGHTS: The Green and White were one of the many schools to get a first glimpse of the venue that will host the NAIA National XC Championships later in the season. TU also got a peak at several conference opponents for the first time this year. Junior Justin Tomison finished in the top 20 as he stayed with nearly the entire SCAD-Savannah pack that also finished in the top 20.

 

WHAT'S NEXT: The Night Hawks will have three weeks to rest and prepare for their next race for the Asics Invitational on Oct 1st in Fairburn, Ga.

 

NIGHT HAWKS BY THE NUMBERS:

Justin Tomison: 27:37.7 (18th place)

Justin Hernandez: 29:32.9 (44th place)

Elias Lopez-Gomez: 29:45.4 (50th place)

Landon Watts: 29:53.2 (54th place)

Vijay Weedon: 30:04.6 (56th place)

Andrew Stone:30:11.8 (60th place)

David Morrison: 30:57.8 (70th place)

Seth Humphries: 31:47.7 (74th place)

 

The Men's placed 7th overall as a team.

"Today was a historic day as we hosted the first ever Cross Country meet in school history." said Head Coach Scott Gowan. "I would like to thank Coach Thomas, our athletes, trainers and Athletic Communication staff for their help with the meet." "We gained valuable experience today hosting a meet that prepare us for the NAIA National Cross Country championship meet later in the season."
 

RESULTS

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