UNCG cross country teams open the season at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, VA – The UNC Greensboro men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the 2005 season at Virginia Tech on Saturday with a fifth place finish on both the men’s and women’s side.

Jess Weber led the Spartans on the women’s side with a 14th place finish, recording a time of 16:06.79. Nick Vaccaro led UNCG on the men’s side with a time of 20:15.69, which was good for 20th place.

"Overall, it was a good opener for us," said UNCG coach Rachelle Robets. "This gives everyone a good indication of fitness levels after a summer of training on their own."

UNCG will take next week off in preparation for the Winthrop Invitational on September 17.

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Team scoring women: Virginia Tech 21, Liberty 64, Milligan 99, Alderson-Broaddus112, UNC Greensboro 130, ETSU 153, Longwood 188, Radford 214, Concord 233

UNCG Runners: 14. Jess Weber 16:06.79; 26. Eleanor Wilson 16:35.55; 33. Stephanie Malatais 16:52.56;  38. Tricia O’Connell 17:05.28; 39. Erin Lord 17:05.95; 47. Kathy Oldham 17:45.64; 50. Naomi D’Amours 17:49.67; 52. Mary Grace Putnam 18:02.62; 55. Mary Ann Rutz 18:09.56;

Team scoring men: Liberty 29, Virginia Tech 33, ETSU 80, Radford 116, UNCG 125, Alderson-Broaddus132, Concord 209, Longwood 219.

UNCG Runners: 20. Nick Vaccaro 20:15.69; 22. Keith Gruchacz 20:23.21; 30. Charles Gibson 20:35.64; 33. Xavier Rutz 20:38.60; 45. Josh Wyatt 21:02.87; 66. Rodd Ryan 21:46.83.

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