YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- After loading up on talent in the offseason, Head Coach Bob Parks looked to have another shot at the Triple Crown. Parks' harriers were picked to win in the Mid-American Conference in the coaches preseason poll after winning the title the previous year. The only runner lost from the year before was Scott Hippen, a reliable runner during his time with the program.
At the 24th annual EMU Open, Dominic Middleton finished first in 19:46.4, winning by over 20 seconds. Mark Dailey (6th) and Todd Lippin (7th) finished soon after in 20:25 and 20:36, respectively.