Bethlehem, PA, October 5, 2025
News Summary
The Utah State University track and field cross country teams showcased strong performances at the Paul Short Run held at Lehigh University. The men’s team finished second in the College Gold 8K, while the women’s team placed fifth in the College Gold 6K. Notable individual performances included Joshua McKee from Utah State placing eighth in the men’s race and Melissa Riggins from Georgetown winning the women’s race. The competition featured tough contenders from various universities, demonstrating the high level of collegiate athletics in cross country.
Bethlehem, PA
The Utah State University track and field cross country teams demonstrated impressive performances at the recently held Paul Short Run on the Goodman Campus Cross Country Course at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The competition featured a challenging lineup of collegiate athletes where both the men’s and women’s teams showcased their skills against formidable opponents.
Men’s College Gold 8K Results
In the Men’s College Gold 8K race, the Georgetown Hoyas emerged as champions with a score of 102. The Utah State Aggies followed closely in second place with a score of 123. The standings for this event highlighted not only the competitiveness of the teams but also the individual talents present:
- 1. Georgetown Hoyas – 102
- 2. Utah State Aggies – 123
- 3. Texas A&M Aggies – 137
- 4. Harvard Crimson – 147
- 5. Wingate Bulldogs – 181
- 6. Penn State Nittany Lions – 192
- 7. Navy Midshipmen – 198
- 8. Villanova Wildcats – 226
- 9. Syracuse Orange – 266
- 10. Pittsburgh Panthers – 299
- 11. Yale Bulldogs – 308
- 12. Cornell Big Red – 314
- 13. Army West Point Black Knights – 378
- 14. UMass Lowell River Hawks – 404
- 15. Johns Hopkins Blue Jays – 466
- 16. Stony Brook Seawolves – 481
- 17. St. Joseph’s (Pa.) Hawks – 485
- 18. Boston University Terriers – 565
- 19. Buffalo Bulls – 577
- 20. Rhode Island Rams – 588
- 21. Rutgers Scarlet Knights – 600
- 22. SUNY Geneseo Knights – 603
- 23. Dartmouth Big Green – 618
- 24. Penn Quakers – 627
- 25. Shippensburg Raiders – 656
- 26. RPI Engineers – 699
- 27. UMBC Retrievers – 737
- 28. Colgate Raiders – 799
- 29. Lehigh Mountain Hawks – 844
- 30. La Salle Explorers – 848
- 31. Siena Saints – 867
- 32. Temple Owls – 910
- 33. Fordham Rams – 923
- 34. Brown Bears – 954
- 35. Monmouth Hawks – 993
- 36. Central Michigan Chippewas – 1008
- 37. Rio Grande RedStorm – 1026
- 38. Canisius Golden Griffins – 1068
- 39. NJIT Highlanders – 1099
- 40. Howard Bison – 1275
Men’s Individual Performers
Individually, the standout performance in the Men’s College Gold 8K came from Joshua McKee of Utah State, who finished in eighth place with a time of 23:25.49. Other notable individual results included:
- 1. Sam Burgess (Harvard) – 23:18.62
- 2. Birhanu Harriman (Georgetown) – 23:19.23
- 3. Tam Gavenas (Harvard) – 23:20.14
- 4. Cooper Cawthra (Texas A&M) – 23:20.95
- 5. MacCallum Rowe (Georgetown) – 23:21.36
Women’s College Gold 6K Results
In the Women’s College Gold 6K race, the Villanova Wildcats secured the top spot with a score of 110, while the Utah State Aggies placed fifth with a score of 214. The following are the team standings:
- 1. Villanova Wildcats – 110
- 2. Penn State Nittany Lions – 115
- 3. Georgetown Hoyas – 143
- 4. Texas A&M Aggies – 172
- 5. Utah State Aggies – 214
- 6. Connecticut Huskies – 241
- 7. Bowling Green Falcons – 246
- 8. Penn Quakers – 282
- 9. Harvard Crimson – 297
- 10. Elon Phoenix – 317
Women’s Individual Performers
Among the individual runners, Melissa Riggins of Georgetown topped the charts in the Women’s College Gold 6K, completing the race in 19:34.82. Other top finishers included:
- 2. Katie Blount (Elon) – 19:37.13
- 3. Margaret Carroll (Villanova) – 19:38.34
- 4. Rose Coats (Maryland) – 19:45.45
- 5. Molly Malague (Harvard) – 19:48.26
Conclusion
Overall, the performances by both the Utah State men’s and women’s cross country teams at the Paul Short Run demonstrated their competitiveness and dedication, contributing to a strong showing against several formidable collegiate athletic teams.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What events did the Utah State track and field teams participate in at the Paul Short Run?
The Utah State track and field teams participated in the Men’s College Gold 8K and the Women’s College Gold 6K races at the Paul Short Run.
What was the final score of the Utah State men’s team in the Men’s College Gold 8K?
The Utah State men’s team finished second with a score of 123.
How did the Utah State women’s team perform in the Women’s College Gold 6K?
The Utah State women’s team finished fifth with a score of 214.
Who were the top finishers in the Men’s College Gold 8K?
The top finishers in the Men’s College Gold 8K were Sam Burgess from Harvard, followed by Birhanu Harriman from Georgetown, and Tam Gavenas from Harvard.
Key Features Summary
| Event | Men’s Team Finish | Women’s Team Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s College Gold 8K | 2nd (Score: 123) | N/A |
| Women’s College Gold 6K | N/A | 5th (Score: 214) |
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