NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont University men's cross country team had a strong showing on Saturday morning at the John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana.
In their return to the Lavern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course, the Bruins claimed second place in a field of 18 teams with 60 total points, finishing only behind Purdue.
Zac Shaffer was Belmont's top finisher, crossing the line in 24:23.9, earning sixth place. Ethan Hammer quickly followed in eighth, with a time of 24:25.7.
Joel Wolf, Carter Cheeseman, Nick Mota and Drew Brill were the next four Bruins to finish, all inside the top 20.
Jacob Ricks earned 25th with a time of 24:45.3 and Kevin Vanderkolk followed in 24:46.8.
Zach Brill secured 49th in 25:10.6.
Brayden Kennedy, Noah Epker, and Gavin Morrow rounded out a successful day in Indiana for the Bruins.
Four Belmont runners took the course in Nashville at the Michael Pretorius Invitational, with Nathan Katic being the top finisher for the Bruins.
Belmont Individual Finishes (John McNichols)
6. Zac Shaffer (24:23.9)
8. Ethan Hammer (24:25.7)
12. Joel Wolf (24:31.4)
13. Carter Cheeseman (24:31.9)
16. Nick Mota (24:37.1)
19. Drew Brill (24:38.7)
25. Jacob Ricks (24:45.3)
27. Kevin Vanderkolk (24:46.8)
49. Zach Brill (25:10.6)
75. Brayden Kennedy (25:33.5)
95. Noah Epker (25:56.1)
104. Gavin Morrow (26:07.9)
Belmont Individual Finishes (Michael Pretorius)
29. Nathan Katic (26:47.4)
30. Kevin Loftus (27:00.1)
32. Garrett Hesselgesser (27:04.3)
42. Kaden Keller (27:30.7)
DNS -- Reuben Macdonald
Up Next
The Bruins will have a week off before heading to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for the Paul Short Run on Saturday, September 30th.
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