YOUNGSTOWN, Oh.—University of Charleston Men's & Women's Cross Country participated in the Youngstown Invitational for their second race of the season. 
 
The men raced to a stunning first place finish with a score of 50, where they went 1-2-5-9-10. Senior Zane Chalker finished in first place with a time of 25:56.17, which also set a new course record. Samuel Idiens trailed closely behind, claiming the second place spot at 25:59.21.
 
As a team, the women raced to a fifth place finish with a score of 142. Senior Madison Woolwine crossed the finish line first for Charleston at 19:12.41, which was good for ninth place. Senior Mercy Jepleting was the second Golden Eagle to finish. She placed nineteenth with a time of 19:49.20.
 
Top Finishers:
Men:
1               Zane Chalker                25:56.17              SR
2               Samuel Idiens               25:59.21              SO
5               Corey Schobelock        26:22.89              SO
9               Cole Friend                  26:32.83              SR
10            Jules Geffroy-Remot     26:42.56              SO
25           Brady Miller                    27:25.76              SO
27           Tyler Hayes                    27:33.20              JR
 
Women:
9               Madison Woolwine       19:12.41              SR
19            Mercy Jepleting             19: 49.20            SR
26            Lia Markert                    20:04.03              JR
42            Sara Campana              21:00.16              FR
46            Abby Bolton                   21:10.48              FR
54            Amanda Brent               22:08.86              JR
59            Nadia Calore                 22:48.83              SR
 
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will hit the road and head to Louisville, KY to compete in the the Live in the Lou Classic.