University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
Chili Pepper Invitational
Men's Cross Country Finishes 18th Against Tough Competition
Oct 13, 2001 | Men's Cross Country
Oct. 13, 2001
Fayetteville, Ark. - The University of Memphis men's cross country team finished 18th on Saturday at the Chili Pepper Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., hosted by the University of Arkansas. The Razorbacks, ranked third nationally, won the meet over sixth-ranked Portland.
Balazs Laszlo was the Tigers' top finisher in 70th position. Other finishers for Memphis were Ricky McLain (73rd), Derek Nakluski (82nd), Ryan Smith (118th), and Steve Anthony (143rd).
TEAM RESULTS 1. Arkansas - 45. 2. Portland - 97. 3. Abilene Christian - 101. 4. Oklahoma State - 112. 5. Kansas - 209. 6. UC-Davis - 216. 7. Illinois - 251. 8. UTEP - 256. 9. Harding - 263. 10. Tulsa - 335. 11. LSU - 349. 12. Oklahoma - 357. 13. Southwest Missouri St. - 375. 14. Iowa State - 380. 15. UMKC - 387. 16. Wichita St. - 389. 17. Kansas State - 466. 18. MEMPHIS - 486. 19. Oral Roberts - 547. 20. La. Tech - 601. 21. Ala.-Huntsville - 606. 22. Colo. Christian - 612. 23. TCU - 615. 24. N.M. St. - 656. 25. Central Fla. - 660. 26 (tie). La. - Monroe, Hastings 718. 28. Baker U. - 804.
MEMPHIS RUNNERS 70. Balazs Laszlo (32:20), 73. Ricky McLain (32:24), 82. Derek Nakluski (32:37), 118.Ryan Smith (33:52), 143. Steve Anthony (34:27)
