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Sept. 13, 2003 Riley Takes Individual Title as Blue Hens Claim Team Crown in Opener TOWSON, MD -- The University of Delaware men's and women's cross country teams opened their 2003 seasons with impressive showings Saturday morning as Patrick Riley and Erin Gemmill won individual titles and the Blue Hen men's team captured the team title at the Towson Invitational at Oregon Ridge. Riley, an All-Colonial Athletic Association selection from Newark, DE (St. Mark's HS) who led the team in all eight races he competed in a year ago, captured the individual title in a time of 26:00 over the five-mile course to lead the Blue Hen men to the team title. Delaware posted 25 team points to claim the title and outdistance Virginia Commonwealth (51), Hofstra (81), Maryland-Eastern Shore (96), host Towson (113), Coppin State (178), and Morgan State (206). In the women's meet, Hofstra took the team title with 43 points followed by Towson (57) in second, Delaware (79) in third, Virginia Commonwealth in fourth (81), George Mason (108), Maryland-Eastern Shore (181), Towson B (192), Morgan State (242), and Coppin State (272). Gemmill (Penn Manor/Lancaster, PA), who led the Hens in all eight races she competed in 2002, including four first place finishes, won her fifth career title with a time of 17:43 over the 4,700 meter course. Riley was one of six Blue Hen runners to place in the top 10 for the UD men. Mike Sadowsky was third (26:46), freshman P.J. Meany was fifth (27:01), Kevin DuPrey was seventh (27:17), Peter Kane was ninth (27:24), and Patrick Wilcox was 10th (27:35). In the women's race, Delaware's Kate Klim was 14th (19:04), Sari Weissbard was 16th (19:17), and freshman Toni Riggi was 22nd (19:40).\ Both Delaware teams return to action next Saturday when the host the Delaware Invitational at White Clay Creek State Park. AGATE: Final Men's Results: 1. Delaware - 25; 2. Virginia Commonwealth - 51; 3. Hofstra - 81; 4. Maryland-Eastern Shore - 96; 5. Towson - 113; 6. Coppin State- 178; 7. Morgan State - 206. Top 10 Finishers: 1. Patrick Riley ( Delaware), 26:00; 2. Daniel Ndungn, (VCU), 26:33; 3. Mike Sadowsky, (Delaware), 26:46; 4. Barnabas Togom (UMES), 26:47; 5. P.J. Meany (Delaware), 27:01; 6. Riad Ouled (VCU), 27:10; 7. Kevin DuPrey (Delaware), 27:17; 8. Chris White (VCU), 27:20; 9. Peter Kane (Delaware), 27:35; 10. Patrick Wilcox (Delaware), 27:35. Other Delaware Finishers: 12. John Morgan, 27:36; 13. Matt Bryden, 27:46; 16. Brad Dodson, 28:17; 21. Chad Darlington, 28:32; 24. Matt Moore, 28:42; 26. Jason Gordon, 28:45; 30. Mike Manlove, 28:59; 41. Jeremy Lambert, 30:39. Final Women's Team Standings: 1. Hofstra- 43; 2. Towson- 57; 3. Delaware- 79; 4. VCU- 81; 5. George Mason- 108; 6. Maryland-Eastern Shore - 181; 7. Towson- 192; 8. Morgan State- 242; 9. Coppin State- 272. Top 10 Finishers: 1. Erin Gemmill (Delaware), 17:43; 2. Eva Slavikova (UMES), 17:45; 3. Jennifer Malenovsky, (Hofstra), 17:59; 4. Emily Thompson (VCU), 18:12; 5. Lisa Melchione (Hofstra), 18:14; 6. Jen Campbell (Hofstra), 18:15; 7. Danielle Buonpane (Hofstra), 18:16; 8. Erin Riddle (Towson), 18:21; 9. Megan Lerch (Towson), 18:34; 10. Jean Addison (VCU), 18:37. Other Delaware Finishers: 14. Katie Klim, 19:04; 16. Sara Weissbard, 19:17; 22 Toni Riggi, 19:40; 29. Alison Behrle, 20:01; 32. Erin Bortz, 20:05; 36. Mary Martini, 20:12; 47. Erin Kenaley, 20:42; 48. Jennifer Kutney, 20:44; 50. Kristine Marsh, 20:45; 53. Lisa Salvatore, 20:48; 54. Renee Gresh, 20:50; 58: Colleen Reid, 21:02; 62. Leslie Wason, 21:09; 70. Danielle Ward, 22:17; 73. Lauren Stephenson, 22:21; 75. Lindsay Middleton, 22:55; 77. Tess Beinke, 22:57. |
