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September 6, 2005 Men’s Cross Country Finishes First at Early Bird The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville m en’s cross country team visits Peoria on Saturday for the Bradley Invitational. The Cougars are fresh off a first place finish at the Washington (Mo.) University Early Bird last week. SIUE scored 35 points, six ahead of second place Washington University. “I was very pleased with how they ran,” said SIUE cross country coach Eileen McAllister. “We wanted to act as a team and as one unit. I felt that we did that.” Brian Taghon (East Moline) led the way in the 5,000 meter run, finishing third in a time of 16.17. Eric Steffens (Moline) placed fifth with a mark of 16.21 and Justin Crain (McLeansboro) was 20 seconds behind him for a seventh-place finish. Kyle Cameron (Moline) came in with a time of 16.49 in 10th place. “It was good to see that many guys that close together,” said McAllister. “They all finished really strong I like the effort they showed.” The meet at Bradley begins at 5 p.m on Friday. “It should be a faster course,” said McAllister. “I am looking for people to improve on their times.” -siue cougars- |