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Asheville Invitational
Bulldogs Sweep Titles at Asheville Cross Country Invitational
09.21.2018 | Cross Country
Women's Results
Men's Results
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville men's and women's cross country teams swept the titles at the 2018 Asheville Cross Country Invitational at Asheville Christian Academy on Friday, Sept. 21.
The men repeated as champs at their annual home event with a team time average of 27:13.78 in the 8K race, while the women collected the win with a team time average of 19:29.44 in the 5K race.
"We are excited to get the wins today," UNC Asheville cross country head coach Jesse Norman said. "It was really hot, especially for the women's race, but I felt like we did a good job competing. This is a good gauge for us as we move towards the main competition part of our season of the ECU Pirate Invitational and the Big South Championships."
Named the Big South Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week after her performance at the Covered Bridge Open, UNC Asheville's Clara Wincheski continued her strong start to her freshman season by winning the Asheville Cross Country Invitational with a time of 18:21.11.
Two Bulldogs finished in the top-10 in total with Kelley Coleman ending her efforts in third with a time of 19:18.58. Five Bulldogs finished in the top-10 in total with Madeline Nichols (19:44.88) sixth, India Appleton (19:59.92) eighth and Megan Brewer (20:02.70) 10th.
On the men's side, five Bulldogs finished in the top-15 with Zach Boone (26:27.89) leading the way with a third place finish. Thomas Little was just behind in fourth with a time of 26:45.35.
The trio of Jordan Howerton (27:33.67), Sage Turner (27:39.78) and Blanton Gillespie (27:42.21) finished in 12th, 13th and 14th, respectively.
UNC Asheville will next open the month of October by participating in the Pirate Invitational in Greenville, N.C. on Friday, Oct. 12.
Men's Results
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville men's and women's cross country teams swept the titles at the 2018 Asheville Cross Country Invitational at Asheville Christian Academy on Friday, Sept. 21.
The men repeated as champs at their annual home event with a team time average of 27:13.78 in the 8K race, while the women collected the win with a team time average of 19:29.44 in the 5K race.
"We are excited to get the wins today," UNC Asheville cross country head coach Jesse Norman said. "It was really hot, especially for the women's race, but I felt like we did a good job competing. This is a good gauge for us as we move towards the main competition part of our season of the ECU Pirate Invitational and the Big South Championships."
Named the Big South Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week after her performance at the Covered Bridge Open, UNC Asheville's Clara Wincheski continued her strong start to her freshman season by winning the Asheville Cross Country Invitational with a time of 18:21.11.
Two Bulldogs finished in the top-10 in total with Kelley Coleman ending her efforts in third with a time of 19:18.58. Five Bulldogs finished in the top-10 in total with Madeline Nichols (19:44.88) sixth, India Appleton (19:59.92) eighth and Megan Brewer (20:02.70) 10th.
On the men's side, five Bulldogs finished in the top-15 with Zach Boone (26:27.89) leading the way with a third place finish. Thomas Little was just behind in fourth with a time of 26:45.35.
The trio of Jordan Howerton (27:33.67), Sage Turner (27:39.78) and Blanton Gillespie (27:42.21) finished in 12th, 13th and 14th, respectively.
UNC Asheville will next open the month of October by participating in the Pirate Invitational in Greenville, N.C. on Friday, Oct. 12.
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