The BGSU men’s cross country team concluded its conference season on Saturday, Nov. 1, traveling to Amherst, New York, to compete in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championships at the Audubon Cross Country Course. The Falcons finished tenth in the competitive field.

Competing in crisp, 47-degree, partly sunny conditions, the team used the conference meet as a key learning experience, seeing the 8k race as an important step for their young roster.

“This was a tough day, but it’s an important step for a young group,” said Associate Head Coach Rachel Rhynard. “Every race teaches us something, and we’ll use this experience to grow and be ready for what’s ahead. Internally, we know how hard we’ve been working, and that effort will pay off as we continue to build.”

Individual Highlights

Junior Micah Bentley led the Falcons, finishing 47th overall with a time of 25:53.6. He was immediately followed by a tight pack of teammates. Sophomore Luke Lesseuer placed 49th, securing a personal-best time of 25:54.3, while sophomore Owen Zaumeyer followed closely in 51st with his own personal-best mark of 25:58.0.

The Falcons’ scoring five was rounded out by junior Luke Woolard, who finished 60th in 26:24.5, and freshman Ashton Boyd, who logged a personal-best time of 26:48.4 for 74th place.

Also competing for the Falcons were senior Bryce Weber (75th, 26:49.1), freshman Wyatt Ulbricht, who recorded a personal best of 26:57.2 to finish 77th, and freshman Isaak Rubley, who placed 84th with a time of 27:56.8.

Up Next

The Falcons will continue their postseason action when they travel to Evansville, Indiana, for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Friday, Nov. 14. The race will be held at the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course.