University of Minnesota Athletics
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY WINS NCAA DISTRICT V CHAMPIONSHIP
11/13/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
Pierce was the top finisher for the Golden Gophers. He placed third in the 10K course with a time of 30:54. Sophomore Andrew McKessock placed ninth for Minnesota with a time of 31:07, while sophomore Joey Corr rounded out the top three for the Golden Gophers with a time of 31:08 for 10th place. Senior Jeremy Polson and junior Jason Owen took 15th and 27th place, respectively with times of 31:18 and 31:37.
Chuck Sloan of Oklahoma State and Jason Lehmkuhle tied for top honors with an identical time of 30:25.
With their top 15 finish, Pierce, McKessock, Corr and Polson were named to the All-District team.
The Golden Gophers will compete in the NCAA Championships on Monday, Nov. 22 at Indiana University.
Golden Gopher Finishers 3. Eric Pierce (30:54) 9. Andrew McKesock (31:07) 10. Joey Corr (31:08) 15. Jeremy Polson (31:18) 27. Jason Owen (31:37) 33. Josh Brang (31:46) 52. Will McComb (32:26)
1. Minnesota 56 2. Missouri 76 3. Oklahoma St. 104 4. Illinois 155 5. Drake 188 6. Iowa 189 7. Nebraska 203 7. Loyola 203 9. Illinois State 204 10. Eastern Illinois 236 11. Kansas 274 12. Kansas State 276 13. Southern Illinois 304 14. Missouri-KC 317 15. Tulsa 398 16. SW Mo. State 423 17. Illinois-Chicago 477 17. Oklahoma 477 19. Creighton 526 20. St. Louis 618
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