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Tigers Cross Country Shows Promise In Season Opener

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In late action Saturday night, the University of Memphis men's and women's cross country squads had strong performances at the 14-annual Brooks Twilight Classic, which was run at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex.

The women's 5k race began at 9:20 p.m. (CT), and the men's four-mile run followed at 10 p.m. (CT).

The Tigers men's team placed sixth and the women fourth out of 25 teams.

"All in all, it was a positive start to the season," said head coach . "I was pleased with Julian's first race as a Tiger.