Full Results

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Jacksonville State freshman David Nilsson won his second straight cross country meet out running the field 57 seconds to capture the UAH Fleet Feet Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

Nilsson clocked a 25:15 on the 8K course to lead the Gamecock men's team to a fourth place finish in the seven team field.

"It was another solid effort from (David) Nilsson, who beat a pretty dang good field by nearly a full minute over the 8k distance," said Steve Ray. "What can you say about David, that was an awesome effort and George continued his steady effort that he has come to be known for."  

George Kiplagat claimed fourth, running a 26:38 followed by Josh Hulsey in 18th with a 28:11. Bethuel Kiplagat placed 20th with a 28:19 and Norman Steigler finished with a 30:22.

Host Alabama-Huntsville won the men's team title with 54 points followed by Alabama State with 67 points, West Florida with 68 points while Valdosta State was fifth.

Ericka Stam was the top finisher for the JSU women, finishing in eighth with a 19:47 5K time, leading JSU to a third place finish out of 13 schools.

Ashley Stovall turned in a 19:56 good for 11th place and Veronica Citireag ran a 20:22 in 19th. Kailey Jensen was just behind with a 21:21 and Latasha Sturkie posted a 23:11 to round out the JSU top five.

"I am happy for our girls as that is the first trophy we have picked up in several years" Ray said. "If Danielle had been with us I'm pretty sure we could have taken Alabama State for second, but we cannot touch UAB at this point. Ericka and Ashley continue to impress and I feel that they are both on their way to being two of the better distance runners to come through this program".

JSU travels to Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday to compete in the Vanderbilt Commodore Classic.