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Nova Southeastern University Athletics Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams Finish 11th at Florida State University Pre-Regional

September 23, 2026 · Brian Hradsky
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Nova Southeastern University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams each finished 11th Friday morning at the Florida State University Pre-Regional at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. The men’s team competed in the 8K, while the women’s team raced in the 6K. The meet was held Sept. 18, 2026.

Nova Southeastern Men’s Cross Country Results

Nova Southeastern’s men’s team scored 310 points and recorded a team time of 2:12:17.90. The Sharks posted an average time of 26:27.58, with Andrew Youssef leading the team by finishing 41st overall in 25:44.2. Marc Gonzalez followed in 44th at 25:45.6.

Marcus Tortorella finished 60th in 26:10.2. Santiago Lara placed 113th in 27:10.2, and Seth Roque-Munoz finished 121st in 27:27.7.

Nova Southeastern Women’s Cross Country Results

The women’s team finished 11th with 287 points in the 6K. Nova Southeastern recorded a team time of 1:56:09.50 and an average time of 23:13.90. Isabella Grant led the team by finishing 43rd overall in 22:51.0.

Jordan Stygar placed 51st in 22:59.5, while Alayna Stewart finished 55th in 23:02.7. Jillian Thorning was 81st in 23:35.0, and Briel Bechen rounded out the scoring five by placing 88th in 23:41.3. Lauren Blyth finished 92nd in 23:48.9.

FSB Take

Nova Southeastern University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams recorded matching 11th-place finishes at the Florida State University Pre-Regional. Andrew Youssef led the men’s team, and Isabella Grant paced the women’s team. The results included team scores, team times and individual finishes for both races at Apalachee Regional Park.


Source: Original report