Simpson Field | UW-Eau Claire Blugolds
Simpson Field | UW-Eau Claire Blugolds
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's cross country team secured a third-place finish at the Luther Saga Cup in Decorah, Iowa, on Friday afternoon. This marks their fourth top-three finish of the season as they conclude their regular season.
The Blugolds scored 65 points to achieve third place. Wartburg College won the meet with 15 points, while UW-Stout took second place with 58 points.
Ian Barnes led the UW-Eau Claire team by finishing seventh individually, completing the race in 25:55.3. Three other members of the team finished within the top 30: Joey Thaler placed 26th with a time of 26:36.1, Jack Nelson came in 27th at 26:36.5, and Isaac Schouten was 29th with a time of 26:44.1.
Andrew Thaler completed the scoring for UW-Eau Claire by placing 32nd in a time of 26:48.5. Overall, eight Blugold runners finished within the top 50.
Looking ahead, UW-Eau Claire will prepare for the NCAA postseason starting with regional action at the North Regional in Northfield, Minnesota on Saturday, November 16 at noon.
For more updates throughout the season, follow the Blugolds on their website or through social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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