In a field of NCAA Division III teams, the Cyclones held their own at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island. The men finished in 11th place and were the only community college at the competition.
In one of the largest fields of runners they’ve faced so far this season, every runner on the men’s team set a PR for the 8K at the Gil Dodds Invite at St. James Farm in Warrenville, IL. The team placed 16th out of 18 colleges and universities and was the only community college in the competition.
The heat and hills were obstacles for the Cyclones’ first 8K of the season, but they stuck together for an eighth place finish at the Spartan Classic at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Geneva, IL.
The Cyclones opened their season at the Saints Twilight Invite in Channahon, IL, their only 5K event. The men took 10th place among the 11 four- and two-year colleges and universities.
With a good mix of new and returning runners, Cyclones cross country is aiming for a fifth consecutive conference title and more qualifiers at nationals.