Oct. 18, 2008

Final Stats

CHENEY, Wash. - Gonzaga University's men's and women's cross country teams turned in strong performances Saturday at the Eastern Washington University Invitational.

The meet utilized dual scoring. On the men's side, EWU defeated Gonzaga 16-39, the University of Calgary downed the Bulldogs 16-47 and the University of Montana topped GU 15-48. On the women's side, the Bulldogs topped the hoist Eagles 28-29, Calgary defeated GU 15-48 and Montana downed the Bulldogs 18-37.

Larua Volcheff continues to be the top runner for the Gonzaga women, finishing 11th overall in 19:32.9 for the 5K course. Molly Funk was 14th in 20:04.5, Jenne Dilts was 18th in 20:31.1 and Corrina O'Brien was 19th in 20:34.2 as Gonzaga placed four runners in the top 20.

Matt Bejar turned in his second straight outstanding performance for the men, finishing 15th in 26:29.5 for the 8K run. Colby Litzenberger was 24th in 26:52.8.

The Bulldogs were without Brett Withers who is nursing a leg injury.

The meet was the final tuneup for the Bulldogs prior to the West Coast Conference Championship Nov. 1 at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Crystal Springs, Calif.