Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Florida Atlantic
Conference USA Championships
Men's Cross Country Competes at C-USA Championships
11/1/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
DENTON, Texas -
The Florida Atlantic University men's cross country team competed in the 8k at the Conference USA Championships on Saturday, with Josh Peterson coming in as the Owls' top finisher.
"We are happy that Josh could finish his conference cross country career on a high note," said Alex Smolka, head coach. "Considering the extremely tough competition, the men did very well."
Peterson finished in 42nd place with a final time of 25:58.4. This is the first time the senior has come in under 26 minutes and marks the fifth best time in the 8k on FAU's All-Time Top 10 List.
Senior Adam Simon was the next finisher for FAU, claiming 67th place with a final time of 27:38.6. Rounding out the FAU's runners were Matthew McFall, Josh Nicholas, Connor Bergin, and Djery Clement.
The Owls finished in 11th place with 306 total points and a team average time of 28:06.4.
The men will travel to Tallahassee, Fla. for the NCAA South Region Championships on Friday, Nov. 14 beginning at 9 a.m.
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