GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – The Southwestern University men's cross country team delivered a standout performance at their home meet, the SU Showdown, on October 18th in Georgetown, Texas. Competing against a strong regional field, the Pirates secured an impressive 2nd-place finish with 84 points, trailing only Dallas Baptist University. The result marks another step forward for the team as they continue to build consistency and confidence heading into the championship stretch of the season. The Pirates' depth and steady pack running once again proved to be their strength, setting a solid tone for what's ahead.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS

• Southwestern placed second overall with a team score of 84.
• Emilio Salas led the Pirates with a 10th-place finish, clocking a time of 27:21.71.

SOUTHWESTERN RESULTS

• Emilio Salas - 27:21.71 (10th)
• Xavier Wines - 27:44.34 (16th)
• Kevin Love - 28:29.28 (23rd)
• Cade Rosenquist - 28:51.38 (31st)
• Max Rodriguez - 29:10.58 (35th)
• Cooper Stoughton - 29:53.49 (44th)
• Leo Redding - 30:09.97 (47th)
• Jackson Herlin - 30:15.13 (49th)
• Packard Smith - 35:29.65 (77th)

UP NEXT

• The Pirates now turn their attention to the SAA Championships on November 1st hosted here in Georgetown. They will look to build on their momentum and take home some hardware.