Sept. 17, 2000

Men's Cross Country Takes First in College Division at Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational

The Truman men's cross country team on Saturday won its third straight meet to start the season, this time taking first in the college division of the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln, Neb.

Truman, which had three runners finish in the top 30, ended with a score of 55 to top second-place Minnesota State-Mankato by 12 spots. Central Missouri State was third with a score of 83 and Augustana (S.D.) finished fourth with 116.

Much like he'd done through the first two meets of the season, junior Andy Doering (Florissant, Mo./McCluer North) was the Bulldogs' leading finisher. He placed third in the division, and ninth overall, with a time of 25:37.00. Junior Ben Rosario (St. Louis, Mo./SLUH) finished sixth in the division, 16th overall, with a time of 25:55.10. Senior Nick Blackburn (St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell) placed 13th among the college ranks, 30th overall, in 26:20.90.

Blackburn was followed by junior Matt Helbig (Fenton, Mo./Rockwood Summit), who was 16th in the division and 35th overall, with a time of 26:25.70. Junior Brian McQueary (St. Louis, Mo./St. Mary's) rounded out the top five for Truman, placing 17th in the division, 37th overall, in 26:26.80.

The 'Dogs will get an extended break from competition before taking aim at their fourth straight win. The team is next scheduled to compete on Oct. 6 when the Bulldogs travel to South Bend, Ind., for the Notre Dame Invitational.

Here are Truman's complete results from the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational:

Truman State University Individual Results

Overall (Div.)	Name	Time
9 (3)            Andy Doering         25:37.00
16 (6)           Ben Rosario          25:55.10
30 (13)          Nick Blackburn       26:20.90
35 (16)          Matt Helbig          26:25.70
37 (17)          Brian McQueary       26:26.80
62 (32)          Matt Judson          27:03.30
72 (40)          Mark DeBold          27:13.80
89               Pat Boyle            27:32.70
94               Alan Heincker        27:34.60
97               Brad Peter           27:35.70
101              Mike Nelson          27:39.70
108              Ted Snodgrass        27:44.10

FINAL COLLEGE DIVISION STANDINGS
1. Truman State University         55
2. Minnesota St.-Mankato           67
3. Central Missouri State Univ.    83
4. Augustana College (S.D.)       116
5. Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney      160
6. Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.        172
7. Fort Hays State University     237
8. Barton County CC (Kan.)        253
9. Johnson County CC (Kan.)       254
10. Dana College (Neb.)           268
11. Univ. of Sioux Falls          320
12. Doane College (Neb.)          363
13. Northwest Missouri St. Univ.  399
14. Hastings College (Neb.)       404
15. Wayne State College (Neb.)    448
16. Concordia University (Neb.)   470
17. Baker University (Kan.)       480
18. South Dakota State Univ.      492
19. Cloud County CC (Kan.)        526
20. Central Methodist College     547
21. University of Dubuque         553
22. Northwestern College          613
23. York College (Neb.)	          650


2000 Schedule & Results | Men's Cross Country | Truman Athletics