Sept. 19, 2009

9.19.09 - Joplin, Mo.- The Mid-America Christian University men's and women's cross country teams finished 31st and 37th respectively at the Missouri Southern Stampede on Saturday morning in Joplin, Missouri.

The University of Arkansas- Fayetteville took the crown in the men's and women's division.

On the men's side for the Evangels Abraham Busienei led the way, setting a school record with a time of 26:39 good for 149th. He was followed by Fred Titera who turned in the best score for any freshman at MACU with a 27:55, giving him 231st place in the 8K race.

Abeni Yosef came in 307th with a time of 30:13 followed by Solomon Tsegay in 334 with a time of 32:50 and Carlos Andrade in 353 with a 36:29.

The women's race featured over 350 runners. Egidija Busitie led the MACU women with a 21:01 5K time, good for 191st place. Junior Melissa Aguilar posted a time of 21:10 giving her 206th place.

Abby Lanman finished in 287th with a time of 22:36 followed by Crystalann Handran with a 25:26, good for 335th place. Kelcey Gabriel rounded out the team of five with a time of 25:49 putting her in 341st place.

Both teams will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma on October 3rd to compete in the Cowboy Jamboree.