Cross Country Teams Open 2017 Season At NYIT Invitational

Old Westbury, N. Y.-The University of Bridgeport women's and men's cross country opened their 2017 seasons on Saturday afternoon at the NYIT Invitational on Long Island, and the UB women took ninth place in the Division 2-3-JC race; while the Bridgeport men finished in tenth place in their competition.

For the women, senior Joanna Aragon (Bridgeport, Conn.) was the top Purple Knights' finisher taking 36th scoring place with a time of 26:12.74 over the 5K course.

For the men, senior Dieukenson Francois (Bridgeport, Conn.) was the first UB runner across the finish line in 44th scoring place with a time of 32:03.12 over the 8K course.

Next week, the Bridgeport cross country teams will be in action at the LIU Invitational.