Men 13th, Women 16th at Roberts

The Alfred State men's cross country team finished 13th out of 22 teams while the women finished 16th out of 21 teams as the Harry Anderson Invitational at Roberts Wesleyan. 

Eric Hulbert (Mexico) was the top Pioneer finisher in the 8k. He crossed the finish line in 70th place finishing in 28:11.9. Austin Demberg (Minisink Valley) was 98th (28:58.1), Jesse Hallett (Honeoye) was 111th (29:22.1), Joseph Kretschmar (Phoenix, AZ) was 112th (29:23.7), and Kyle Glaub (West Seneca East) was 122nd (29:39.5).

Oswego State won the men's team title with 84 points. Alfred State scored 394 and averaged 29:07. 213 racers competed in the event.

Lindsey Thiel (Liverpool) led the Lady Pioneers with a 62nd place finish on the 5k course. She crossed the finish line in 20:22.1. Emily Brigman (Lancaster) was 121st (21:37.9), Cassandra Ryan (Gloversville) was 131st (21:51.5), Brianna Byrnes (Jordan Elbridge) was 175th (23:47.1), and Elizabeth Butlak (Lake Shore) was 190th (24:48.4).

Cortland won the women's team title with a score of 67. The Lady Pioners scored 483. 223 total runners competed in the race.

The Pioneers have next weekend off but will return to action on October 8th when they compete in the Houghton Invitational.