University of Connecticut Athletics
Men's Cross Country Team Finishes Third in Leopard Invitational
10/13/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
Easton, Pa. (October 13, 2007) - The University of Connecticut men's cross country team placed third out of 12 teams Saturday at the Leopard Invitational. Will Sanders (Weathersfield, Conn.) finished third overall with a time of 25:24.2. Will Melofchik (Wayside, N.J.) was right behind him in fourth at 25:33.1.
Sanders and Melofchik were the top two collegiate finishers, as the top two finishers were racing unattached. Colin Meyers (West Senica, N.Y.) also had a strong race for the Huskies, finishing 21st with a time of 26:45.8.
Maryland won the team competition with 63 points. American University was second with 90 points, and UConn was third with 93 points.
The Huskies are back in action next Saturday when they participate in the CCSU Mini-Meet in New Britain, Conn. This will be their final tune-up before the BIG EAST Championship on October 27 in Louisville, Ky.
