SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Concordia University Irvine men's cross country competed at the Cougar Challenge on Saturday morning, racing an 8K hosted by Cal State San Marcos.

The Golden Eagles placed 11th as a team with 329 points, finishing with a five-runner average of 28:25.

Shane Tominaga led the way for CUI, finishing 64th overall with a time of 27:05.8. Richard Fields followed in 89th at 27:47.0, while Gavin Crocker crossed the finish line in 131st with a time of 30:08.6.

Julio Vega recorded a time of 28:05.2 to finish 98th, followed by Bryce Philbeck in 112th at 28:54.7.

Meanwhile, four women's cross country runners competed on Saturday as well. Elizabeth Smorick was the top female Concordia runner and placed 57th overall. Isabella Albaladejo was less than 30 seconds behind Smorick as the next Golden Eagle across the line. The ladies placed 11th as a team.

CUI will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois.

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