The Aurora University men's cross country team opened their 2018 season with a solid showing at the St. Francis Twilight Invitational.

MEET INFORMATION
FINAL RESULT:  Aurora University 8th place
LOCATION: Channahon, Illinois – Community Park
RACE DISTANCE: 5K

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Aurora University finished 8th out of 13 teams with a score of 101 points. 
- Jacob Hernandez was the top Spartan runner, finishing in 44th place.

TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS
Jacob Hernandez - 44th - 17:19.7
Marquell Williams - 47th - 17:26.6
Nick Valle - 53rd - 17:49.4
Fernando Viveros - 60th - 18:18.4
Gavin Withaeger - 82nd - 19:18.5
Matt Bush - 83rd - 19:18.5
Adrian Vargas - 88th - 19:33.6
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's cross country teams comes on Friday, September 7 when they host the Spartan XC Classic. Meet time is set for 5:45 p.m. at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois.