The Spartans men's cross country team started the 2026 campaign at the Lewis University Early Bird, competing against higher level competition in warm conditions. AU finished eighth in the event.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University - Eighth Place 221 points
LOCATION: Romeoville, Illinois - :Lewis University


- Armando Acosta finished 22nd with a time of 21:45.3.
- Drew Kocsis finished 46th with a time of 25:21.6.
- Aadi Sheth finished 50th with a time of 26:49.9.
- Grant Withaeger finished 51st with a time of 27:09.6.
- Samari Bravo finished 52nd with a time of 29:13.7.
- Thomas Payne finished 53rd with a time of 31:28.2.


Next scheduled action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 12 when they host the AU Spartan Classic. Meet time is set for 9:30 a.m. At the Settlers Cross Country Course in Batavia, Illinois.