WHEELING, W.Va. -- The University of Charleston successfully defended its Mountain East Conference Men's Cross Country title at Oglebay Resort
 
UC had all 7 of their runners finished in the top 15 which allowed them to have a total of 20 points. Davis and Elkins placed second, 25 points behind Charleston.
 
Runner of the Yeah, Jack Mastandrea came in first with an impressive time of 26:04. Teammate and other top runner for UC Kyle Hinson placed second with a time of 26:29. Alex Kitony was not too far behind crossing the finish line in third place with a time of 26:57. All three of them finished with less than minute apart.
 
David Cecchi, a returner of the MEC, finished only minute behind Mastandrea with a time of 27:06. Stephen Korir and Connor Kaufman placed ninth and tenth, rounding out the top ten. Cameron Lee was the last golden eagle to finish placing 15^th and an impressive time of 27:45.
 
Coach Nick Bias was awarded Coach of the Year.
 
Up Next the Golden Eagles will travel to Lock Haven, PA. to compete in the NCAA Atlantic Regional.

Individual Scores:
1 Jack Mastandrea 26:04
2 Kyle Hinson 26:29
3 Alex Kitnoy 26:57
5 David Cecchi 27:06
9 Stephen Korir 27:21
10 Connor Kaufman 27:27
15 Cameron Lee 27:45

Top Ten Teams:
1 University of Charleston 20
2 Davis and Elkins 45
3 Concord 89
4 West Liberty 100
5 Frostburg State 157
6 Wheeling University 190
7 Glenville St. 204
8 West Virginia Wesleyan 223
9 Fairmont St 223
10 Urbana 303