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Cross country shines bright in UIW Twilight

Houston men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed in last week’s UIW Twilight in San Antonio, hosted by Incarnate World.

Graduate Branch Cox and junior Miles Cox came out of the meet with high-place finishes, helping the men take second overall.

Branch Cox snagged his first collegiate victory in the men’s 6k with an 18:06.9 finish and Miles Cox clocked in at 18:13:08 to take third.

On the women’s side, freshman Cadence Patterson took second in the women’s 4k with a 13:53.9 finish to lead the women to a third-place overall finish.

Seven other freshmen scored in the meet including Lily Campos, AnnClaire Cop, Daniela Mendez, Julia Shimel, Grace MacDonald, Emily Pharris and Grant Sims.