[Sioux Falls, SD] — September 26, 2026 — The Mount Marty University men's cross country team placed 12th out of 23 teamsat the Augustana Invitational, scoring 339 points - 12 points away from GPAC rival Concordia.
The Lancers were led by junior Joseph Cross, who posted a personal-best time of 25:00.8 to finish 25th overall in a new junior record over the distance for Mount Marty. Freshman Hunter Patton followed with a personal-best 25:25.8, placing 50th in a new freshman record.
Freshman David Warden continued the Lancers' strong showing with a personal-best 26:36.5, finishing 129th. Freshman Nathaneal Roberts also recorded a personal best, crossing the line in 26:55.1 to place 156th.
Sophomore Jude Shaughnessy rounded out Mount Marty's five scoring runners with a personal-best 27:24.1, finishing 189th.
The Lancers also received strong efforts from sophomore Drake Nemetz, who recorded a personal-best 27:38.1 to finish 205th, and freshman Konner Marshall, who ran a personal-best 30:54.8 and placed 280th. Senior Alan Santiago completed the Mount Marty lineup with a season-best 34:14.4, finishing 291st.
Mount Marty Results
Mount Marty finished ahead of Sioux Falls, Dakota State, Wayne State, Valley City State, Southwest Minnesota State, Newman, and Buena Vista in the team standings. Four colleges did not have complete teams.
Washburn won the team competition with 54 points, followed by Nebraska-Kearney with 62 and Augustana (S.D.) with 67.
In the women's competition:
Senior Alexis Gosch paced the Mount Marty women with a personal-best 24:37.5, finishing 169th overall.
Sophomore Lilly Whiteshirt also established a personal best, running 25:13.5 to finish 195th.
Mount Marty Women's Results
The next action for the Lancers will be Saturday, October 10th at Dordt University.
