Women's Cross Country 9/4/2010 4:49:00 PM UAlbany Sports Information

Cross Country Squads Sweep Team Titles at Monmouth XC Kick-Off for Third Straight Year

Lincroft, N.J. - Sophomore Alex Leuchanka won the men's individual title for the second straight season and freshman Kathryn Fanning placed second in the women's field to lead the UAlbany cross country teams to a clean sweep of the team titles at the Monmouth XC Kick-Off for the third straight year on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Thompson Park.
     Leuchanka crossed the finish line first among 88 runners in 18:28.1 to lead the UAlbany men's team. He was closely followed by teammate Paul Lagno, who navigated the 6,000-meter course in 18:38.6. Ethan Clary placed fourth in 18:49.8, while transfer Chris Burke, who was an All-American and national champion at SUNY Delhi (6th, 19:00.1) and Sean Halpin (7th, 19:00.4) rounded out the team's top five.
     Fanning, who began running cross country as a senior in high school, finished her first collegiate race with a runner-up finish among 78 competitors by hitting the tape in 14:20.0, which was less than two seconds behind the winner, to pace UAlbany's women's squad. She was directly followed by Emily Finnegan and Ada Lauterbach, who placed third and fourth with marks of 14:40.8 and 14:46.7, respectively, on the 4,000-meter circuit. Brianne Bellon (6th, 14:58.9) and Miranda McConnell (15:11) completed the top five for the squad.
     The UAlbany cross country teams will be back in action on Saturday, Sept. 11 when they travel to Franklin Park to compete at the Boston College Invitational.
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Monmouth XC Kick-Off Team Standings (Men)
1. UAlbany 20; 2. NYU 55; 3. Wagner College 95; 4. Monmouth 104; 5. Seton Hall 135; 6. Long Island 170; 7. Drew 190.
Individual Champion: Alex Leuchanka, UAlbany, 18:28.1.
UAlbany Finishers: 1. Alex Leuchanka 18:28.1; 2. Paul Lagno 18:38.6; 4. Ethan Clary 18:49.8; 6. Chris Burke 19:00.1; 7. Sean Halpin 19:00.4; 8. Greg Kiley 19:01.2; 9. R.J. Sniffen 19:10.0; 11. David Rothman 19:20.9; 19. Alexander Wilke 19:39.9; 22. Chris Manico 19:44.0; 24. Ryan Florkiewicz 19:59.6; 28. Patrick Murphy 20:08.7; 29. Conor Mallon 20:10.4 37. Aaron Lozier 20:25.0; 38. Ian Ellis 20:27.7; 41. Jimmy Carroll 20:30.6; 42. Craig Weiss 20:32.1.

Monmouth XC Kick-Off Team Standings (Women)
1. UAlbany 21; 2. Monmouth 39; 3. Wagner 99 points; 4. Seton Hall; 5. Long Island 132.
Individual Champion: Christina Nelson, Monmouth, 14:18.8.
UAlbany Finishers: 2. Kathryn Fanning 14:20.0; 3. Emily Finnegan 14:40.8; 4. Ada Lauterbach 14:46.7; 6. Brianne Bellon 14:58.9; 8. Miranda McConnell 15:11.0; 10. Jenn Pierson 15:16.7; 11. Brianna Service 15:17.8; 14. Ally Panos 15:28.9; 25. Kristin Grab 15:58.6; 42. Amanda Eisenson 16:38.8.

Complete Men's Results

Complete Women's Results

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Players Mentioned

Chris Burke: 6' 1"; Junior

Jimmy Carroll: 5' 11"; Junior

Ethan Clary: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Ian Ellis: 5' 11"; Junior

Ryan Florkiewicz: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Sean Halpin: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Greg Kiley: 5' 6"; Senior

Paul Lagno: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Brianne Bellon: 5' 3"; Freshman

Aaron Lozier: 6' 1"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Chris Burke
: 6' 1"; Junior

Jimmy Carroll
: 5' 11"; Junior

Ethan Clary
: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Ian Ellis
: 5' 11"; Junior

Ryan Florkiewicz
: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Sean Halpin
: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Greg Kiley
: 5' 6"; Senior

Paul Lagno
: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Brianne Bellon
: 5' 3"; Freshman

Aaron Lozier
: 6' 1"; Senior