Bethune-Cookman University men’s and women’s cross country opened the season Friday evening at the Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational at Cecil Field in Jacksonville. The men’s team finished seventh overall, while the women’s team placed 14th overall. The meet was the program’s first event of the season.
Andrew Kiplagat led Bethune-Cookman University with a fourth-place finish in 15:01.37. The junior finished one second behind third place. Jayden Santos-Gonzales also finished in the top 20, recording a time of 15:21.19 in his first appearance with the Maroon & Gold.
Victor Chebii finished 76th in 16:27.94. Lisel Ndlovu was the top performer on the women’s side, finishing 68th in 19:47.77, while Valencia Butler placed 80th in 20:01.33. The results gave Bethune-Cookman University three listed finishers on the men’s side and two on the women’s side.
Next Meet
Bethune-Cookman University is scheduled to compete again Sept. 18 at the Florida State Pre Regional in Tallahassee. The meet will be the team’s next event after the Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational. The program competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Source: Original report