The Virginia men’s cross country team finished in sixth place with 205 points in the Men’s 8k White Race at the Pre-NCAA meet this past weekend, a solid showing in competition against 39 of the nation’s best teams.
Sophomore Ryan Collins led the men as he finished 23rd in the pack with a time of 24:00.9. Seniors Ryan Foster and Andy Biladeau also finished in the top 50. Foster crossed the line 32nd with a time of 24:13.7, while Biladeau finished 38th running 24:17.9. Virginia’s team score was bolstered by senior Kevin Tschirhart, who finished 55th at 24:27.9, and junior Graham Tribble, who followed closely behind crossing 57th at 24:29.7. The Virginia men upset No. 3 Colorado and No. 11 Iowa State.
The Virginia women finished 23rd with 596 points in the Women’s 6k White Race. Senior All-American Katie Read did not participate in the race. Junior Stephanie Garcia, who is a tableau editor for The Cavalier Daily, led the Virginia women as she took 17th, crossing the tape in 20:50.2. Freshman Morgane Gay also ran a strong race, placing 61st in 21:31.1. Junior Samantha Stafford finished 161st in 22:26.7, and senior Susan Brooks claimed 172nd in 22:34.8. Sophomore Lyndsay Harper concluded the Virginia women scorers with a time of 22:43.8 to take 185th.
Virginia will now prepare for the ACC Championships in Winston-Salem, N.C. set for Nov. 1.
—compiled by Emily Bareford
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