Friday, September 6
Monmouth, OR
TBD
University of Oregon
vs
Ash Creek Invitational
Photo by: Ben Crawford
Ducks Sweep Wins in XC Opener
09/06/19 | Cross Country
MONMOUTH, Ore. – With an early opportunity to run on the Pac-12 Championships course, the Ducks' cross country teams opened their season with wins Friday evening at the Ash Creek Invitational. Susan Ejore and newcomer Lucky Schreiner led the way for Oregon with individual victories.
The Women of Oregon claimed seven of the top-eight spots including the first four across the line. The UO quartet of Ejore, Taylor Chiotti, Moira O'Shea and Phily Bowden seized control of the race early and built a lead over the chase pack. Sophomore Caramia Mestler finished sixth overall to round out the scoring lineup.
Ejore pulled away from her teammates over the final 500 meters to secure her third-career win. O'Shea, Carly Kleefeld and Francesca Ierulli were making their cross country debuts for the Ducks.
Women's 4K | Results
1. Oregon – 16 points
1. Susan Ejore – 14:27.38
2. Taylor Chiotti – 14:31.69
3. Moira O'Shea – 14:33.27
4. Phily Bowden – 14:41.65
6. Caramia Mestler – 15:16.50
7. Carly Kleefeld – 15:17.49
8. Francesca Ierulli – 15:17.63
In the second race of the evening, the Men of Oregon swept the top six places on their way to a perfect 15 team score. With Schreiner taking the top spot, Jackson Mestler followed closely within a second of his teammate for runner-up honors. Noah Affolder and Carter Christman—both in their UO debuts—were third and fourth, respectively, with Charlie Hunter rounding out the top-five lineup.
The run of Ducks continued with Reed Brown checking in at sixth overall. He was one of three returners in action, along with Mestler and Hunter, from last year's NCAA Championships lineup. Austin Tamagno was ninth overall but seventh in team scoring with a pair of unattached runners just ahead of him.
Men's 6K | Results
1. Oregon – 15 points
1. Lucky Schreiner – 17:52.22
2. Jackson Mestler – 17:52.83
3. Noah Affolder – 17:55.59
4. Carter Christman – 18:01.12
5. Charlie Hunter – 18:10.28
6. Reed Brown – 18:13.97
9. Austin Tamagno – 18:32.14
Up Next
The Ducks are back home Saturday, Sept. 28 to host the Bill Dellinger Invitational at the Pine Ridge Golf Club in Springfield. Between the men's and women's races, the loaded field includes 17 teams that are mentioned in the USTFCCCA preseason rankings including nine top-25 teams.
For fan information including parking/shuttle information and course details, click HERE.
In addition to Friday's season opener, the Ducks will return to the Ash Creek Preserve for the 2019 Pac-12 Championships. The conference meet is set for Friday, Nov. 1, beginning at 11 a.m. and will air live on the Pac-12 Network.
For more information about Oregon Cross Country and Track and Field, follow @OregonTF on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The Women of Oregon claimed seven of the top-eight spots including the first four across the line. The UO quartet of Ejore, Taylor Chiotti, Moira O'Shea and Phily Bowden seized control of the race early and built a lead over the chase pack. Sophomore Caramia Mestler finished sixth overall to round out the scoring lineup.
Ejore pulled away from her teammates over the final 500 meters to secure her third-career win. O'Shea, Carly Kleefeld and Francesca Ierulli were making their cross country debuts for the Ducks.
Women's 4K | Results
1. Oregon – 16 points
1. Susan Ejore – 14:27.38
2. Taylor Chiotti – 14:31.69
3. Moira O'Shea – 14:33.27
4. Phily Bowden – 14:41.65
6. Caramia Mestler – 15:16.50
7. Carly Kleefeld – 15:17.49
8. Francesca Ierulli – 15:17.63
In the second race of the evening, the Men of Oregon swept the top six places on their way to a perfect 15 team score. With Schreiner taking the top spot, Jackson Mestler followed closely within a second of his teammate for runner-up honors. Noah Affolder and Carter Christman—both in their UO debuts—were third and fourth, respectively, with Charlie Hunter rounding out the top-five lineup.
The run of Ducks continued with Reed Brown checking in at sixth overall. He was one of three returners in action, along with Mestler and Hunter, from last year's NCAA Championships lineup. Austin Tamagno was ninth overall but seventh in team scoring with a pair of unattached runners just ahead of him.
Men's 6K | Results
1. Oregon – 15 points
1. Lucky Schreiner – 17:52.22
2. Jackson Mestler – 17:52.83
3. Noah Affolder – 17:55.59
4. Carter Christman – 18:01.12
5. Charlie Hunter – 18:10.28
6. Reed Brown – 18:13.97
9. Austin Tamagno – 18:32.14
Up Next
The Ducks are back home Saturday, Sept. 28 to host the Bill Dellinger Invitational at the Pine Ridge Golf Club in Springfield. Between the men's and women's races, the loaded field includes 17 teams that are mentioned in the USTFCCCA preseason rankings including nine top-25 teams.
For fan information including parking/shuttle information and course details, click HERE.
In addition to Friday's season opener, the Ducks will return to the Ash Creek Preserve for the 2019 Pac-12 Championships. The conference meet is set for Friday, Nov. 1, beginning at 11 a.m. and will air live on the Pac-12 Network.
For more information about Oregon Cross Country and Track and Field, follow @OregonTF on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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