Aug. 30, 2008

Russellville, Ark. - Friday night, Arkansas Tech hosted their Twilight Invitational in Russellville, Ark. The race format was slightly different than a regular cross-country meet. The women ran a shorter, 2 mile version starting at 6:30 p.m. and the men ran a 4 mile course at 7:00 p.m.

Memphis Men's Cross Country Team placed 3rd at Arkansas Tech Twilight Meet behind a 7th place 20:48 by Edwin Kipkorir and a 12th place 21:28 by Jacob Chapman.

On the women's side, Emily Malinowski was the top finisher, placing 20th for the Lady Tigers running a 12:58 in the two-mile run. Distance coach Toby Reep was pleased with the effort from both the men's and women's cross country team.

"We have only had four days together as a team," said Reep. "The result was pretty good. We still have lots of work to do and much to improve on, but I was satisfied with the full effort we gave. We just have to go to back to work this week and prepare for the next meet.

Both teams have two weeks to train before their next race, the Brooks Memphis Twilight Classic on September 13th.

Women's Team Scores 1. Arkansas-Little Rock 39 2. Arkansas Tech 59 3. Arkansas State 60 4. Hendrix 104 5. Central Arkansas 113 6. Memphis 152 7. Henderson State 169 8. Arkansas-Monticello 239 9. Ozarks 256 Men's Team Scores 1. Arkansas-Little Rock 25 2. Central Arkansas 68 3. Memphis 79 4. Ozarks 131 5. Arkansas State 133 5. Henderson State 133 7. Hendrix 136

7 Edwin Kipkorir 20:48 12 Jacob Chapman 21:28 18 Jorgen Ekdahl 21:48 25 Sam James 22:38.50 26 Joe Coneo 22:49 36 Curtis Gibbs 24:39

20 Emily Malinowski 12:58 25 Joslynne Serna 13:12 27 Jasmine Darden 13:22.24 28 Lauren Everhart 13:23 52 Kriti Moore 15:13.50 55 Ashley Janiello 16:21