Cross Country
Cross Country 2011 Game Highlights
9/3/2011 – Delaware Valley College Invite
DVC Campus - Doylestown, PA
STEELE LEADS THE WAY AS WILDCATS OPEN CROSS COUNTRY SEASON AT DEL-VAL INVITE
DOYLESTOWN, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University opened the 2011 cross country season with a strong showing at the Delaware Valley College Invite on Saturday afternoon. The men’s squad placed fourth among 16 schools, while the women finished fifth out of 15 teams.
Junior Bill Steele led the way for the men, as he was overall race winner, finishing the 8k course in 27:05. Freshman Richie Mitten came in ninth in a time of 28:02, while junior Danny Segars was 19th, crossing the line in 28:55. Senior Austin Knight placed 23rd, as he finished in 29:28, while freshman Mike Wright rounded out the scorers, coming in 24th in a time of 29:35.
The men’s team finished fourth (72 points), behind eventual champion Philadelphia University (39), Richard Stockton College (56), and Ursinus College (66).
The women’s squad was led by sophomore Whitney Hora, who placed third overall as she finished the 6k course in a time of 23:54. Freshman Althea Davidson placed 11th in a time of 25:36, while senior Danielle Riley was 31st, crossing the line in 27:34. Sophomore SaraBeth Oppermann was 34th, as she finished in 27:42, while senior Brittany Anthony rounded out the scorers, coming in 36th in a time of 27:58.
The Wildcats are back in action next Saturday, when they host the 11th annual Wilmington University Cross Country Invite. The women begin at 10:00 AM, with the men to follow at 11:00.
9/10/2011 – 11th ANNUAL WUXC INVITE
Carouse Park - Wilmington, DE
HORA AND STEELE CLAIM INDIVIDUAL TITLES; WILDCAT MEN FINISHE FIRST AND WOMEN PLACE SECOND AT WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INVITE
WILMINGTON, DE -- Whitney Hora and Bill Steele each won the individual titles at the 11th Annual Wilmington University Cross Country Invite, as the duo led the team squads to strong showings at the meet. The men’s squad finished first, while the women placed second at their home invite.
The Lady Wildcats placed second (47 points), just nine points behind champion Georgian Court University (38 points). The University of the Sciences (79), Ocean County College (85), Bloomfield College (138), Lincoln University (153), and Caldwell College (192) rounded out the teams.
Hora, a sophomore, won the women’s 5k race in a time of 20:57, the second individual win of her collegiate career. Freshman Althea Davidson placed seventh in a time of 22:10, as she continued the solid start to her rookie campaign. Senior Danielle Riley finished in 11th place, crossing the line in a time of 22:54, while sophomore Jeanette Halliburton placed 13th in 23:32. Rounding out the finishers for the ‘Cats was senior Brittany Anthony, who placed 17th, finishing in a time of 23:37.
The Wilmington men (39 points) won the team title, besting Bloomfield College (59), who was the runner up. The University of the Sciences (66), Lincoln (106), Ocean County (112), and Chestnut Hill (132) rounded out the teams.
Steele, a junior, won the WUXC invite for the second consecutive year, as he finished the 8k course in a time of 28:46. Senior Austin Knight placed fifth, in a time of 31:13, while freshman Mike Wright came in ninth, as he crossed the line in 31:29. Freshman Matt Mossman was 13th, finishing in a time of 32:23, while James Pascoe was right behind in in 14th place, with a time of 32:56 to round out the Wildcat runners.
The Wildcats return to action next Saturday afternoon, when they compete in the University of Delaware Invite #1 at White Clay Creek State Park. The men kick off at 10:30 AM, with the women to follow at 11:15.
9/17/2011 – University of Delaware Invite #1
White Clay Creek State Park - Newark, DE
BOTH CROSS COUNTRY SQUADS PLACE THIRD AT DELAWARE INVITE #1
NEWARK, DE -- Both the women’s and men’s cross country squads placed third at the University of Delaware Invite #1, held at White Clay Creek State Park on Saturday morning. The Lady Wildcats finished third among eight schools, while the men were also third, but among seven schools.
Sophomore Whitney Hora finished second overall among all Division II and III schools, finishing the 6k course in a time of 24:10. Close behind her was freshman Althea Davidson, who placed fifth, in 25:00. Senior Danielle Riley was 15th, crossing the line in 26:11, while classmate Brittany Anthony was 23rd, as she finished in 27:02. Rounding out the women was sophomore Jeanette Halliburton, who was 26th, in a time of 27:05.
The Lady ‘Cats had a team total of 66 points, behind champion Gettysburg (29) and Stockton (42).
Junior Bill Steele led the way for the men, as he was overall race winner, for the third consecutive week. He finished the 8k course in 26:16. Freshman Richie Mitten came in ninth in a time of 28:33, while junior Danny Segars was 12th, crossing the line in 28:47. Sophomore James Pascoe placed 24th, as he finished in 29:38, while freshman Mike Wright rounded out the scorers, coming in 28th in a time of 29:50.
The men’s team finished third (72 points), behind champion Stockton (33) and Gettysburg (60).
The Wildcats are back in action next Saturday, when they travel to participate in the Philly Metro Invite at the Belmont Plateau. The women begin at 12:15 PM, with the men to follow at 1:00 PM.
9/24/2011 – Philly Metro Invite
Fairmont Park - Philadelphia, PA
WOMEN PLACE SECOND, MEN THIRD AT PHILLY METRO INVITE
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Wilmington University had a strong showing at the Philly Metro Invite on Saturday afternoon at Belmont Plateau. The women placed second among 11 schools, while the men finished third out of 14 teams.
On the women’s side, the ‘Cats were second (53 points), finishing behind champion Philadelphia University (27). Georgian Court University (72), Dominican College (91), and Nyack College (145) rounded out the top five.
Sophomore Whitney Hora once again led the way for the women, as she placed second overall in a time of 20:29 for the 5k course. Freshman Althea Davidson was 6th, crossing the line in 21:07, while senior Danielle Riley placed 12th in 21:41. Sophomore SaraBeth Oppermann was 16th, finishing in 22:22, while classmate Jeanette Halliburton rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats, coming in 20th place in a time of 22:34.
On the men’s side, Wilmington was third (82 points), finishing behind champion Felician College (25) and Philadelphia (46). Holy Family University (134) and Goldey-Beacom College rounded out the top five.
Junior Bill Steele was the top finisher for the squad, as he completed the 8k course in 27:38 and placed second. Freshman Richie Mitten was 14th, finishing in a time of 30:00, while senior Austin Knight came in 21st, running the course in 30:56. Freshman Mike Wright placed 22nd, finishing in 30:59 while senior Paul Riggio rounded out the top five for the ‘Cats, and placed 23rd in a time of 31:03.
The Wildcats return to action next Saturday, when they travel to take part in the Don Cathcart Invite, hosted by Salisbury University. The men’s race begins at 9:50 AM, with the women to follow at 10:30 AM.
10/1/2011 – Salisbury University/Don Cathcart Invite
Winter Park Place - Salisbury, MD
STEELE AND DAVIDSON LEAD ‘CATS AT DON CATHCART INVITATIONAL
SALISBURY, MD -- Junior Bill Steele set a school and Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) record, and both squads finished eighth at the Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday afternoon at Winter Park Place.
Steele completed the 8k course in 25:03, shattering the Wilmington record, and recording the fastest 8k time by a CACC runner on his way to a third place finish. Freshman Richie Mitten placed 33rd in a time of 26:44, while junior Danny Segars finished 49th with a time of 27:18. Senior Austin Knight was 64th, crossing the line in 27:55, while freshman Matt Mossman rounded out the men’s squad in 76th place, finishing in a time of 28:18. Overall, the men’s team placed eighth out of 13 programs.
The women were also eighth, but out of 16 teams. Freshman Althea Davidson led the way, finishing the 6k course in a time of 23:23 to place 21st. Senior Danielle Riley placed 27th in a time of 23:41, while classmate Brittany Anthony was 36th and finished in 24:05. Sophomore Jeanette Halliburton (56th place; 24:52) and freshman Brianna Glen (65th; 25:24) rounded out the Lady Wildcats.
Wilmington returns to action next Saturday, when they compete in the Jack Saint Clair Memorial Meet at the Belmont Plateau. The women start at noon with the men to follow at 1:00 PM.
10/8/2011 – Jack Saint Clair Memorial Meet
Belmont Plateau - Philadelphia, PA
MEN PLACE SECOND, WOMEN FOURTH AT JACK SAINT CLAIR MEMORIAL
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University participated in the Jack Saint Clair Memorial Invite at the Belmont Plateau on Saturday afternoon.
The women’s side finished fourth among five schools, while the men’s squad had a strong showing and placed second out of 9 programs.
Sophomore Whitney Hora led the women, placing 14th in a time of 24:51. Freshman Althea Davidson was right behind her in 15th place, running the course in 25:00. Senior Danielle Riley was 23rd in a time of 25:50, while sophomore Jeanette Halliburton placed 30th in 26:40. Senior Brittany Anthony rounded out the finisher for the ‘Cats, placing 36th in a time of 27:32.
The Lady Wildcats totaled 94 team points on the afternoon, finishing behind champion Bloosmburg University (22), Philadelphia University (50), and the Georgetown University Running Club (93).
Junior Bill Steele led the men’s squad, as he finished the five mile course in 27:01, placing 6th. Junior Danny Segars was 20th in a time of 29:13, while freshman Richie Mitten was right behind him in 21st place, finishing in 29:25. Senior Paul Riggio was 32nd in a time of 30:09, while classmate Austin Knight rounded out Wilmington’s finishers in 35th place, finishing in a time of 30:14.
The Wildcats totaled 102 team points for the meet, finishing behind champion Villanova University (17). Princeton University Running Club (109), while Wilmington bested CACC rival Philadelphia University (110), who was fourth.
The ‘Cats return to action next Saturday afternoon, when they take place in the University of Delaware Invite #2. The men’s race begins at 10:30 AM, with the women to follow at 11:15 AM.
10/15/2011 – University of Delaware Invite #2
White Clay Creek State Park - Newark, DE
STEELE AND HORA LEAD THE WAY AT DELAWARE INVITE #2
NEWARK, DE -- In what was the final race before the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championships next weekend, the Wildcats of Wilmington University competed at the University of Delaware Invite #2 at White Clay Creek State Park.
The women finished third among six Division II and III schools competing at the event, while the men’s squad placed fourth out of six programs.
The Lady Wildcats (57 points) finished behind West Chester University (37) and Franklin & Marshall College (55). Sophomore Whitney Hora led the way, placing second in a time of 25:16. Freshman Althea Davidson placed seventh in a time of 25:45, while senior Danielle Rily was 11th, finishing in 26:11. Sophomore SaraBeth Oppermann came in 18th, crossing the line in a time of 27:02, while classmate Jeanette Halliburton rounded out the scorers, finishing the 6k course in a time of 27:05 and placed 19th.
The Wilmington men (67 points) came in fourth behind Franklin & Marshall (38), West Chester (59), and Ursinus College (64). Junior Bill Steele was the individual winner in the Division II and III race, as he finished the 8k course in a time of 27:23. Freshman Richie Mitten placed 6th in a time of 27:57, while junior Danny Segars was 15th and finished in 29:04. Senior Austin Knight placed 22nd in a time of 29:56, while freshman Matt Mossman rounded out the finishers for the Wildcats, placing 24th in a time of 30:10.
Wilmington returns to action next Sunday morning, when they travel to the Belmont Plateau to compete in the CACC Championships. The women’s race begins at 10:00 AM, with the men’s race to follow at 11:00 AM.
10/23/2011 – CACC Championships
Belmont Plateau - Philadelphia, PA
FIVE WILDCATS GARNER ALL-CACC CROSS COUNTRY HONORS AS WOMEN PLACE SECOND AND MEN FINISH THIRD AT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Wilmington University had five runners earn All-Conference honors at the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Cross Country Championships on Sunday morning at the Belmont Plateau.
The Lady Wildcats placed second among the 13 schools competing at the event. The team totaled 61 points, finishing behind champion Philadelphia University (21 points). Dominican College (67), Georgian Court University (121), and Nyack College (160) rounded out the top five schools.
The squad was led by sophomore Whitney Hora, who placed second out of the 83 total runners participating in the race. She finished the 5k course in a time of 19:45, just over a minute behind two-time defending champion Sarah Simonetti of Philadelphia. Freshman Althea Davidson placed fifth, crossing the line in 20:17, while senior Danielle Riley was seventh, as she completed the course in 20:36. For their efforts, Hora, Davidson, and Riley each earned All-CACC honors. It was the second consecutive year that Hora earned All-Conference honors, while Riley completed the task for the third straight season. Sophomore Jeannette Halliburton (23rd place, 21:48) and senior Brittany Anthony (24th place, 21:51) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats.
The Wilmington men (71 points) finished third out of 11 institutions competing at the championships. Felician College (25) claimed the team title, while Philadelphia (67) came in second. Bloomfield College (139) and Holy Family University (147) rounded out the top five.
Junior Bill Steele led the charge, as he placed second among 70 runners attending. He completed the five mile race in 26:45, just ten seconds behind champion Rob Albano of Felician College. Freshman Richie Mitten was sixth, as he crossed in a time of 27:51. Steele and Mitten each earned All-Conference honors, with Steele garnering the accolades for the second consecutive season. Junior Danny Segars (18th place, 29:23), senior Austin Knight (22nd place, 29:54), and freshman Matt Mossman (23rd place, 29:59) rounded out the Wildcats’ scorers.
Wilmington is off next weekend, and will head to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the NCAA Division II East Regional Meet at Winter Park Place on November 6th.
11/6/2011 – NCAA Division II East Regional Meet
Franklin Park - Boston, MA
HORA & STEELE EARN NAMED ALL-EAST REGION AFTER STRONG SHOWING AT REGIONALS
BOSTON, MA -- Sophomore Whitney Hora and junior Bill Steele earned NCAA All-East Region Honors after their performances at the NCAA East Regional Meet at Winter Park Place.
Hora, placed seventh, finishing the course in 23:09, and helped the Lady Wildcats to an 11th place finish. Freshman Althea Davidson was 36th, crossing the line in 24:11, while senior Danielle Riley was 65th, finishing in 24:55. Senior Brittany Anthony (87th, 25:27) and sophomore Jeanette Halliburton (107th, 25:57) rounded out the scorers for Wilmington.
Steele, finished 14th, as he completed the course in 32:12, helping the Wildcats to a 17th place showing. Freshman Richie Mitten was 68th, finishing in 34:23, while senior Jeff Sammons placed 117th in a time of 36:17. Senior Austin Knight (120th, 36:22) and freshman Matt Mossman (121st, 36:27) rounded out the finishers for the ‘Cats.
The duo become just the second NCAA All-Region runners in program history, joining Danielle Burcham, who accomplished the feat in both 2008 and 2009.
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