UAA sweeps GNAC championships for third straight year
by Michelle Saport |
Paced by individual wins from senior Micah Chelimo and junior Susan Tanui, UAA's men
and women cross-country running teams swept the 12th annual Great Northwest Athletic
Conference Championships for the third straight year on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the
Ash Creek Preserve in Monmouth, Ore.
The three-time defending champion and No. 5-ranked UAA women's squad dominated the field, posting a program-best 16 points--just one point shy of perfection with its five scorers in the top six. The men's team, ranked No. 7 in the national poll, registered a GNAC-record 23 points by besting their own league record of 27, set a year ago.
Up next, the Seawolves will aim for their third straight NCAA Div. II West Regional Championships sweep on Nov. 3, when they travel to Ka'a'awa, Hawaii.
For a full rundown of Saturday's historic meet, visit GoSeawolves.com.
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