Salisbury University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams each finished fifth at the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships on Nov. 14 in Lock Haven, Pa., recording the highest regional finishes in program history for both programs. The Sea Gulls also earned a program-best four All-Region selections.
Salisbury University Women’s Cross Country Finishes Fifth
The Salisbury University women’s cross country team placed fifth with 194 points. Anna Bodmer led the Sea Gulls with a ninth-place finish in 21:37.1, while Brynn Crandell placed 16th in 21:55.9. Both runners earned All-Region honors.
Callie Webb finished 51st in 23:15.6, followed by Olivia Baker in 54th at 23:22.4. Peri Nelson rounded out Salisbury’s scoring five with a 64th-place finish in 23:33.0. Madison McCurry finished 72nd in 23:45.2, and Miranda Bournique placed 78th in 23:53.4.
Salisbury University Men’s Cross Country Records Program Best
The Salisbury University men’s cross country team also finished fifth, totaling 229 points to establish a program best at the regional championships. Gabe Riling paced the Sea Gulls with a 29th-place finish in 25:42.1, while Ryan Moody followed in 30th at 25:42.4. Riling and Moody both earned All-Region honors.
Bradley Helman finished 40th in 26:07.4, and Cormac Moroney placed 62nd in 26:40.8. Peyton Dill completed the scoring five in 68th place at 26:47.1. Justin Freeman finished 72nd in 26:50.1, while John Conley placed 79th in 27:00.6.
NCAA Division III Championship Qualifiers Pending
NCAA Division III Championship qualifiers were scheduled to be finalized the following day. Salisbury University’s cross country schedule listed the NCAA Division III National Championships without a date or time.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Salisbury University’s fifth-place finishes marked program-best regional results for both the men’s and women’s cross country teams. The four All-Region selections included Bodmer and Crandell on the women’s side and Riling and Moody for the men.
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