BETHELEM, P.A. – Last Friday, the full cross-country squad traveled to Lehigh University and competed in the Paul Short Run. With 286 teams and over 3,600 entire for men and women races combined, this was the largest cross-country race on the east coast. 
 
The Basics
Nationally, the UC men's cross country is currently ranked 13^th in NCAA Division II and sit at the top of the Atlantic Region. 
 
The Golden Eagles placed 22^nd out of 47 teams in the Gold Race for the men's side. 37 out of the 47 teams were Division I, including nationally ranked teams UNC, Villanova, Georgetown, Utah State, and Providence. Wingate University and Walsh University are two other nationally ranked Division II schools that competed in the Paul Short Run. 
 
Charleston's Joao Periera was the second Division II finisher, 68^th overall, with a time of 23:47. The second Golden Eagle to cross the finish line was Thomas Termote at 24:10. Alex Abellaneda also had a strong finish at 24:21.
 
Other notable UC runners include: 
Zane Chalker - 24:27 - 153^rd overall
Matthys Bourse - 24:42 - 186^th overall
Noah Revels - 24:58 - 218^th overall
Warren Thiel - 25:05 - 235^th overall
Emmanuel Yego - 25:22
Carter Lipscomb - 26:07
Tyler Hayes - 26:19
Ashton Weaver - 26:34
 
On the men's performance, Head Coach Nick Bias said, 
 
"I was pleased with our performances as we raced with the "Big Dogs" of the many top-level Division I teams. This is the type of race environment we need to prepare ourselves for Nationals in December - fast start with lots of talented runners surrounding us that includes an uncomfortable environment. This will help us be ready for Seattle with the top Division II teams.  We were able to beat #10 Walsh, which was a huge confidence booster along with topping many Division 1 teams. We'll go back to work the next few weeks in preparation for the Division II Showcase in three weeks in Huntsville, AL. We'll continue to get more fit and work on race tactics, but I'm pleased with how well we ran today."
 
On the women's side, UC is ranked 2^nd in the Atlantic Region and are currently receiving votes in the NCAA Division II Poll. 
 
Charleston's women team finished 5^th overall out of 47 teams in the Brown Race. 
UC's Flora Tissier was the fifth overall finisher with a time of 21:05. Charleston's Elise Leveel trailed right behind Tissier, finishing 8^th overall at 21:10. 


Other notable UC runners include: 
Mercy Jepleting - 22:10 - 50^th overall
Lily Dowdell - 22:45 - 104^th overall
Madison Woolwine - 22:47 - 107^th overall
Lia Market - 23:28 - 190^th overall
Arri Felix - 24:36 - 275^th overall
Indy Spetnagel - 24:51 - 324^th overall
Morgan Turner - 25:18 
Nadia Calore - 26:20
 
On the women's performance, Head Coach Nick Bias said, 

"This was a solid race for my women's team, as we felt like we could be top 5 in the 47-team field Brown Race.  Our returners really got a great start in the huge field and established position early. They were able to work through the field and have strong finishes. This was also a great race atmosphere and competition field in preparation for nationals in Seattle in December.  I'm very proud of the women and I know we will only get more fit as the season goes on. This was the first race we opened our full squad, so it was great to see them competing. We'll work hard and continue to improve but it is exciting how the season is shaping up."
 
Up Next
Charleston will compete at the University of Alabama in Huntsville Invitational on Saturday, October 22^nd.