Salisbury University cross country teams competed at the 2026 Rowan Border Battle in Glassboro, New Jersey. The women’s open team captured first place, while both the men’s championship and open teams finished fourth. The women’s championship team placed sixth in their race.
Team Results at the 2026 Rowan Border Battle
The women’s open team led Salisbury’s efforts with a top finish in the 6K open race, accumulating 26 points highlighted by strong individual performances. The men’s teams each secured fourth place in their respective 8K championship and open races. The women’s championship team finished sixth in their 6K event. Overall, Salisbury recorded one first-place, two fourth-place, and one sixth-place team finish at the meet.
Individual Highlights
Junior Gabe Riling paced Salisbury’s men’s championship team with a fourth-place finish in the 8K, clocking in at 27:02.0. On the women’s championship side, junior Brynn Crandell and senior Anna Bodmer posted top-10 finishes, placing eighth and ninth respectively.
In the women’s open race, sophomore Skylar Schrader led the Sea Gulls with a sixth-place finish in 26:47.9, accompanied by several teammates placing within the top 20, contributing to the team’s overall victory.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Salisbury University cross country teams demonstrated solid performances at the 2026 Rowan Border Battle. The women’s open team’s first-place finish stood out as a highlight, supported by strong individual efforts. Meanwhile, the men’s teams maintained competitive showings with fourth-place finishes, and the women’s championship team provided depth with a sixth-place team placement. These results reflect a balanced program ready to contend at upcoming meets.
Source: Original report
