Women's XC second, men third, at Evansville Opener

Men's Results (PDF) | Women's Results (PDF)

EVANSVILLE, Indiana - The Marquette University men's and women's cross country teams finished third and second, respectively, at the Evansville Opener Friday evening.

The meet began with the men's eight-kilometer race, junior team captain Jordan Janusiak finished first for the Golden Eagles, 12th-place overall, with a time of 26:03.8. August Beyer (26:24.1), Dan Weizeorick (26:28.6) and Jadon Conroy (26:32.4) shortly followed putting four of five MU's top-runners in the top-20.

"On a short week of training It was great to get out to compete and see where our men's and women's programs stand as we prepare for a long season, and I was pleased with the outcomes on both sides," MU head coach Sean Birren said.

The Marquette women had five runners place in the top-20 in today's five-kilometer race. Junior Kendall Pfrimmer paced the Golden Eagles coming in fifth-place overall with a time of 17:59.9. Sophomore Kate Jochims recorded a top-10 finish coming in ninth place overall. Emily Noone (19:10.3), Anna Penzkover (19.11.4) and Mallory Lafever (19:20) all finished within 10 seconds of one another to finish in the top-15.

"I was very impressed by our new team member Audrey Grimm, as well as our three ladies who have just recently gotten back into regular training after long recovery from injuries," Birren said. "They will play a key role in how our team shapes up at the end of the season."

Ohio State claimed victory for both the men and women.

UP NEXT:

The Golden Eagles will be back in action on Friday, Sept. 17 at Illinois State for the Redbird Invitational in Normal, Illinois.

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