BOSTON - The cross country season began last weekend with six America East programs in action. The UMBC men finished first overall and the women came in second place at the Mount 5k Duals. Vermont hosted a home meet, where UMass Lowell women placed first and the men placed third as a team.
The 2022 #AEXC Championships will be hosted by UMBC on October 29th at Jerusalem Mill Park in Kingsville, Md.
Female Performer of the Week
Mary Yount, UMass Lowell - Jr., Northampton, Mass.
- Led River Hawks to a third Place finish at the Vermont Invitational.
- Finished fourth overall in the women's 5k with a time of 18:36.10.
Male Performer of the Week
Evan Thornton-Sherman, Maine - Fr., St. Johnsbury, Vt.
- Placed first overall in Maine’s home opener against Army.
- Finished with a time of 24:34.8 in the 8k race.
2022 Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 7 – Female Performer of the Week: Mary Yount, UMass Lowell; Male Performer of the Week: Evan Thornton-Sherman, Maine 2
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