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Racers compete In Loaded Greater Lousiville Classic
9/30/2017 3:42:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
The Murray State men's and women's cross country squads competed in the Greater Louisville Classic this Saturday at Tom Sawyer National Park in Louisville, Ky.
The race featured squads from 36 other schools, including top-ranked Northern Arizona and No. 7 Wisconsin.
The Racer men ran in the Gold race, an 8KÂ that started at 9:30 a.m.
MSU's Mark Ventura had the best finish for the Racers with a time of 25:29.23, which was a personal record for the senior. Caleb Kawasaki also set a PR with his 26:32.14 finish. Overall, the men finished 28th with a total time of 2:11:19.85 and an average time of 26:15.97
"The men raced well today led by lifetime PR's from Mark and Caleb as well as season bests from Vince, Zach, and Tyler. The team has been working well together in practice and it was apparent in today's race. Meets like this will prepare us for the ultimate goal which is the OVC championships," said head coach Adam Kiesler
For the Racer women, they also ran in the Gold, a 5KÂ that started at 10:15 a.m. Megan Smith led the way a time of 18:04.95. The next two highest finishing Racers were Rebekah Priddy, who finished with a time of 18:34.83 and Caroline Grogan, who finished 18:52.56. Overall, the women finished 34th with a total time of 1:33:36.59 and an average time of 18:43.32
"Together the women worked well together throughout the course, finishing strong with five season and personal bests," said Kielser
The Racers return to Louisville on Saturday, October 14 for the Pre National race.
Men results
28 Murray State              Â
Total Time:Â 2:11:19.85Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Average:Â Â Â 26:15.97Â
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139 Ventura, Mark      SR Murray State         25:29.23
198 Galanes, Gavin           SR Murray State         26:18.03
200 Turner, Vince            JR Murray State         26:18.74
211 Kawasaki, Caleb          FR Murray State         26:32.14
219 Balleau, Zach            SO Murray State         26:41.71
240 Mcclelland, Alexander    SO Murray State         27:22.21Â
241 Makemsom, Meyer          FR Murray State         27:24.12
251 Bradley, Tyler           SO Murray State         27:53.86
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Women Results
34 Murray State                       Â
Total Time:Â 1:33:36.59Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Average:Â Â Â 18:43.32Â
118 Smith, Meagan            SR Murray State         18:04.95
187 Priddy, Rebekah          SR Murray State         18:34.83
228 Grogan, Caroline         SR Murray State         18:52.56
239 McMahon, Riley           FR Murray State         18:57.74
251 Mutai, Ida               JR Murray State         19:06.51
295 Flaherty, Emily          SR Murray State         19:36.37         Â
296 McAdam, Hilary           FR Murray State         19:36.57
303 Webb, Haley              FR Murray State         19:44.26
317 Farrell, Maura           SO Murray State         20:05.25
320 Griffin, Emani           SR Murray State         20:15.48
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