Men’s Cross Country Finishes Third At MASCAC Championships

Burns collects MASCAC All-Conference Honors, placing eighth overall with a time of 28:24.19

Devens, MA – The Fitchburg State University men's cross country team finished third overall at the 2023 MASCAC Championships with a total of 66 points, hosted by Worcester State this afternoon at Willard Park.

Meet: MASCAC Championships
Place: 3rd Place, 66 Points

How It Happened

Sophomore Michael Burns (Worcester, MA) led the way for the Falcons, finishing eighth overall with a time of 28:24.19 over the 8K course, while junior Cristian Bueno Campos (Lawrence, MA) was next for the Green and Gold, placing 12th with a time of 28:58.48

Newcomer Joshua Lancaster (Holden, MA) followed in 13th place with a time of 29:22.05, while graduate student Cameron Davis (Gardner, MA) entered the chute at 29:40.59, placing 16th overall.

Sophomore Omar Elmi (Worcester, MA) registered a 19th place time of 29:55.42, while senior Tyssen LaBombard (Shelburne Falls, MA) crossed the finish line 30:47.92 (24th). Junior Casey LaCombe (South Hadley, MA) rounded out the top Falcons efforts on the day, finishing 31st overall with a time of 31:32.74.

Inside the Numbers

Westfield State won the 2023 MASCAC Men's Cross Country Championship with a total of 26 points

Nathan Sylven of Westfield State captured the 2023 MASCAC individual title with a first place of 26:19.91

Up Next

Falcons return to action on Saturday, November 11th as they compete at the 2023 NCAA DIII NE Regional Championships at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds.

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