Results: College | Boys Varsity | Girls Varsity | Boys JV | Girls JV | Community Run | Double Dual Scores
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico cross country team opened its season with some strong individual performances Saturday as it hosted the Lobo Invitational at the UNM North Golf Course.
Although meet results won’t starting counting toward at-large bids for the NCAA Championship until next Friday, Saturday’s meet showed that the Lobos and their men’s team and No. 1 and defending national champion women’s team have some depth and talent.
New Mexico competed a number of runners who were looking for spots on the team’s competitive travel squad, which will make its debut later this month at Notre Dame.
Kendall Kelly was the top finisher for the New Mexico women, covering the 5K course in 18:34.70 to place third overall in the women’s race, which also featured athletes from New Mexico, UTEP and Eastern New Mexico, plus a handful of unattached runners.
The rest of the Lobos’ scoring group finished in a pack, with Reiley Kelly taking 12th in 19:37.0, Ruth Haynes 13th in 19:44.3, Mackenzie Everett 15th in 19:58.0 and Samantha Dicker 17th in 20:12.0.
On the men’s side, Jesus Mendoza was New Mexico’s top finisher over the five-kilometer course, placing ninth overall in 15:53.0. Jared Garcia was close behind, finishing 13th in 16:12.
The rest of the Lobo men crossed the line in close succession, with Taylor Potter (16th place, time of 16:22.2), Tyler Valdez (18th, 16:26), Chris Graham (19th, 16:35.7) and Adam Monroe (21st, 16:37.5).
The Lobos will return to action on Friday, September 30 as they make their first push for postseason berths at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in Notre Dame, Indiana.