EIU Returns to Top 20

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Published on October 3 2016 2:05 pm
Last Updated on October 3 2016 2:05 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

A week after falling out of the USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Cross Country poll, the Eastern Illinois men’s program returned at No. 15 this week following a strong performance at the Notre Dame Joe Piane Invitational last Friday.

EIU placed fifth out of 24 teams in the Gold Division race which included seven ranked teams from other USTFCCCA regions. The Panthers will return to action on Friday, October 14 at the Bradley “Pink” Classic in Peoria.

Oklahoma State was ranked first in the Midwest Region followed by Iowa State, Tulsa, Minnesota and Illinois in the top five. Oklahoma is currently ranked sixth in the Midwest Region followed by Bradley, South Dakota State, Kansas, Wichita State, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas State and Eastern Illinois rounding out the poll.

At the Notre Dame Invite senior Riley McInerney placed fifth in the meet with fellow seniors Paxson Menard and Tyler Yunk both finishing in the top twenty.