Spartans Second Overall to Host Gators at Mountain Dew Invite

Devon Sullivan
Devon Sullivan
September 11, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's cross country team ran to a second-place finish at the annual UF Mountain Dew Invitational.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 2nd, 68 points
Overall Champion: Florida, 25 points
Location: Mark Bostic Golf Course | Gainesville, Fla.
Host Institution: University of Florida
Distance: 6K
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:

OTHER NOTABLES:

  • Hammill was the top Spartan runner in his first collegiate race.
  • Fellow freshman Reffitt also finished in the team's top five as classmate Brian Veit finished 32nd overall.
  • A total of 12 teams competed.
  • Head coach Dror Vaknin had 22 runners compete in the race.
  • Other Sunshine State Conference schools at the event were Saint Leo (3), Embry-Riddle (4) and Lynn (7).

UP NEXT:
The Spartans travel to Tallahassee on Friday for the Florida State Cross Country Open at Apalachee Regional Park.

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