Women Finish Fifth, Men 10th At Crimson Cross-Country Classic

Friday, October 14

Tuscaloosa, ALA.

8:30 AM

Samford University

Crimson Classic

Women Finish Fifth, Men 10th At Crimson Cross-Country Classic

10.14.22 | Cross Country

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Samford women's cross-country team placed fifth and the men came in 10^th, competing against a stellar field in the Crimson Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama Friday morning.

"Overall, I like the direction both squads are headed as we approach championship season," Samford Coach Chad Balyo said. "I'm excited for the next several weeks of racing season and to build on where we are."

The women's team finished with 151 points to place fifth in a 19-team field that included seven Power-Five programs, with Samford finishing ahead of four of those P-Five teams. Among those competing in the women's race were Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina, Florida State, Georgia and Mississippi State. Alabama won the women's race with 26 points.

On the men's side, the Bulldogs had 276 points, placing 10^th. The men's race included five Power-Five programs, which were Alabama, Clemson, Auburn, Georgia and Florida State. Alabama won the men's race as well with 31 points.

McKenzie Hogue paced the women's team, placing fifth in the 6,000-meter run, with a time of 20:19.2. Gabbie Hoots placed 27^th out of 180 runners, finishing the course in 21:15.7. Ashley Walker finished 38^th at 21:33.5, while Harper McGowan came in 43^rd with a time of 21:38.0. Katie Strozier came in 50^th with a mark of 21:44.5.

The men's team was led by Jeb Jones in the 8,000-meter race, placing 45^th with a time of 25:12.4. Andrew McGinnis came in 52^nd at 25:21.8. Jackson Merrell came in 83^rd at 26:14.3, while Harrison Siegel finished 87^th at 26:18.2 and Cole Arrington placed 89^th with a time of 26:27.8.

A full list of Samford's results in the Crimson Classic is below.

Samford will next compete in the Southern Conference Championship Oct. 30 in Charleston, S.C.

FULL SAMFORD RESULTS
WOMEN'S TEAM
5. McKenzie Hogue: 20:19.2
27. Gabbie Hoots: 21:15.7
38. Ashley Walker: 21:33.5
43. Harper McGowan: 21:38.0
50. Katie Strozier: 21:44.5
81. Sinkenesh Parker: 22:26.8
103. Ayers Leggett: 23:02.5
139. Mary Kellison Thorne: 24:17.7
151. Edie Smith: 25:22.8

MEN'S TEAM
45. Jeb Jones: 25:12.4
52. Andrew McGinnis: 25:21.8
83. Jackson Merrell: 26:14.3
87. Harrison Siegel: 26:18.2
89. Cole Arrington: 26:27.8
96. Caleb Scheffler: 26:45.8
97. Luke Dobbins: 26:55.1
116. Jack Harchelroad: 28:24.7

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