CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illini men's and women's cross country teams were back at home for the final meet of the regular season. The women placed second out of seven teams, led by junior Tracey Towns who placed sixth overall (18:23.5). The men placed fourth out of four teams, led by sophomore Evan Cummins who placed 18th overall (25:55.9).
Four Illini women placed in the top-25: senior Katie Hohe (19:07.2), sophomore Amalia Malecek (19:13.4), sophomore Lydia Malecek (19:14.4) and junior Breena Shreeves (19:16). Two Illini men finished in the top-25: senior Edwin Siuda (26:19.1) and junior Will Giblin (26:25.5)
Senior Eddie Lennon made his 2022 debut and placed 34th (27:14.1).
Illinois Results (Women 5k):
6. Tracy Towns (18:23.5)
20. Katie Hohe (19:07.2)
21. Amalia Malecek (19:13.4)
22. Lydia Malecek (19:14.4)
24. Breena Shreeves (19:16)
42. Audrey Ginsberg (21:07.4)
Illinois Results (Men 8k):
18. Evan Cummins (25:55.9)
23. Edwin Siuda (26:19.1)
24. Will Giblin (26:25.5)
27. Bennett Melone (26:42.1)
29. Ben Giblin (26:48.8)
32. Will O'Brien (26:59)
34. Eddie Lennon (27:14.1)
35. Jake Myers (27:17.6)
Team Results (Women):
1. Wisconsin – 17 points
2. Illinois – 81 points
3. Illinois State – 83 points
4. Bradley – 88 points
5. Butler – 115 points
6. Iowa – 125 points
7. Chicago State – 190 points
Team Results (Men):
1. Wisconsin – 17 points
2. Bradley – 47 points
3. Butler – 63 points
4. Illinois – 86 points
FULL RESULTS
https://results.shazamracing.com/meets/18902
REGULAR SEASON RECAP
The women's team have placed first in three of five meets this year: Illini Challenge, John McNichols XC Invitational and the Gans Creek Classic. They finished in second-place at the Bradley Pink Classic and Illini Open
The men's team finished first in two of five meets: Illini Challenge and John McNichols XC Invitational. They claimed second at the Gans Creek Classic. They finished fourth at the Bradley Pink Classic and Illini Open.
UP NEXT
The Illini cross teams will make the trip up to Ann Arbor for the Big Ten Championships on Friday, October 28. The women's 6k race will be at 9:45 a.m. and the men's 8k will be at 10:45 a.m. CT.
