Saturday, October 15
Stillwater, Okla.
6:30 AM
California Baptist University
at
Weis-Crockett Invite/Pre-Nats
CBU Women's Cross Country Wins Pre-Nationals Race at Oklahoma State; Men Take Second Place
10/15/2022 8:26:00 AM | Cross Country & Track
Stillwater, Okla. - The California Baptist University men's and women's cross country programs had outstanding performances on Saturday morning as the women claimed the 6k title and the men finished runner-up in the 8k at the Weis-Crockett Invitational/Pre-Nationals hosted by Oklahoma State University.
Entering the event, the CBU women were tied No. 19 nationally with fellow Western Athletic Conference member Utah Valley and No. 4 in the West Region in the polls. Today's field on the women's side was highlighted by host No. 3 Oklahoma State among others such as Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Purdue, UCLA and Washington State. The competition also included a Liberty squad that was just outside the national Top 30 in the latest poll as well as WAC member Abilene Christian.
CBU won the team title with 50 points as host OSU finished runner-up with 76 points. Wyoming, Liberty and Washington State finished third through fifth, respectively.
Individually on the women's side, Yasna Petrova posted the top time for the Lancers at 20:22.3 for a second place finish overall. Oklahoma State's Billah Jepkirui claimed the individual title with a time of 20:15.3. CBU's Greta Karinauskaite finished in fifth place with a time of 20:38.4 while Maelle Porcher came in 11th place (21:01.4), Carlota Rodes in 14th place (21:10.8) and Anna Mate in 20th place (21:22.2) to round out the scoring.
Individually on the men's side, Montana State's Duncan Hamilton registered the top time at 23:28.8. Giedrius Valincius (23:46.8) clockied the best time for the Lancers and finished in ninth place, Florian Le Pallec (23:51.1) in 11th place, Arturs Medveds (23:58.5) in 19th place and Matias Reynaga (24:07.1) in 23rd place to fulfill CBU's team score.
Entering the event, the CBU women were tied No. 19 nationally with fellow Western Athletic Conference member Utah Valley and No. 4 in the West Region in the polls. Today's field on the women's side was highlighted by host No. 3 Oklahoma State among others such as Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Purdue, UCLA and Washington State. The competition also included a Liberty squad that was just outside the national Top 30 in the latest poll as well as WAC member Abilene Christian.
CBU won the team title with 50 points as host OSU finished runner-up with 76 points. Wyoming, Liberty and Washington State finished third through fifth, respectively.
Individually on the women's side, Yasna Petrova posted the top time for the Lancers at 20:22.3 for a second place finish overall. Oklahoma State's Billah Jepkirui claimed the individual title with a time of 20:15.3. CBU's Greta Karinauskaite finished in fifth place with a time of 20:38.4 while Maelle Porcher came in 11th place (21:01.4), Carlota Rodes in 14th place (21:10.8) and Anna Mate in 20th place (21:22.2) to round out the scoring.
The CBU men were ranked No. 29 nationally and No. 4 in the West Region entering today's event. CBU finished the race in second place as a team as No. 25 Montana State edged the Lancers, 62-63. The field also included nationally ranked teams in host No. 4 Oklahoma State and No. 21 Arkansas as well as a Butler team that received votes in the latest Top 30 poll. Additionally, the event included Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Pittsburg, Purdue, Washington State and WAC member Abilene Christian among others. Butler (third), Arkansas (fourth) and UCLA (fifth) rounded out the Top 5 teams in today's race.The women win the 6K at Pre-Nats!
— CBU XC & Track (@CBUXCTF) October 15, 2022
Yasna Petrova posts the top time (20:22.3) for the Lancers!#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/hQaIVeoLkF
Individually on the men's side, Montana State's Duncan Hamilton registered the top time at 23:28.8. Giedrius Valincius (23:46.8) clockied the best time for the Lancers and finished in ninth place, Florian Le Pallec (23:51.1) in 11th place, Arturs Medveds (23:58.5) in 19th place and Matias Reynaga (24:07.1) in 23rd place to fulfill CBU's team score.
Next up for the Lancers is the WAC Championships being hosted by Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas on Oct. 29. The men are the defending champs as winners of back-to-back conference championships. The women finished runner-up a year ago, but had won three straight titles (2018-2020) previously.MEN TAKE 2ND AT PRE-NATS!
— CBU XC & Track (@CBUXCTF) October 15, 2022
The men's squad just missed winning the 8K as Montana State claimed victory, 62-63. Said Mechaal had the top time (23:39.3) for the Lancers.#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/GpoDAepfWp
BACK-TO-BACK 😤
— CBU XC & Track (@CBUXCTF) October 30, 2021
CBU's men repeat as the @WACsports champions with a perfect 15-point score. #LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/SCEYMsjiFA
🙌 3⃣ PEAT COMPLETE 🙌
— CBU XC & Track (@CBUXCTF) February 27, 2021
CBU wins its third-straight @WACsports title in dominant fashion. Five Lancers finish in the top-10 and all eight were in the top-21.#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/4WfSOQQslp
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