Figgins, Chenier Lead Tigers at Southern Showcase

Friday, September 15

Huntsville, Ala.

7:30 A.M.

University of Memphis

Southern Showcase

Photo by: Matthew Smith

Sep 15, 2023 | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The University of Memphis cross country team was back in action on Friday morning, running at the Southern Showcase at John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville, Ala. The men's team finished 16^th overall in the 8K race and the women's team finished 12^th in the 5K race.

Leading the way was Chloe Figgins for the women, finishing 24^th overall in personal-best time (17:28.20) in a field of 200 runners. For the men, Vincent Chenier led the way with a 26^th-place finish (24:29.70) in the 200-man field.

"Overall, both teams turned in solid performances on the trails this morning," Memphis cross country coach Ken Frenette said. "Vincent and Chloe raced strong in leading the team. I am pleased with the steady improvement of both teams."

Rounding out the top-five finishers for the women's team were Ann Marie Braese (83^rd, 18:31.10), Jalyssa Smith (107^th, 18:50.60), Ximena Lopez de Escalera (112^th, 18:52.50) and Ashleigh Anderson (115^th, 18:57.80).

On the men's side, Robert Randall (67^th, 25:09.70), Robert Arnold (87^th, 25:34.40), Sammy Mohamed (119^th, 26:08.70) and Alex Bobak (129^th, 26:21.40) rounded out the top-five finishers behind Chenier.

Up next, the Tigers will compete at the Live in Lou Cross Country Classic in Louisville, Ky., on September 30.

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