MEN TAKE FIFTH IN OKLAHOMA

Friday, November 10

Stillwater, OK

11 a.m.

South Dakota State University

NCAA Midwest Regionals

Photo by: Megan Glover/South Dakota State

11/10/2023 3:10:00 PM | Men's Cross Country

STILLWATER, OK – The South Dakota State men's cross country team finished fifth in the team standings, with two runners in the top 25, at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday.

SDSU freshman Carson Noecker led the way for the Jackrabbits as he took All-Region honors with a 15^th place finish in his first 10k, clocking a 30:50.0. He was the highest placing athlete from the Summit League.

Daniel Burkhalter also earned All-Region recognition with his time of 31:13.9 for 22^nd place. Cody Larson made his 10k debut and claimed 33^rd with a time of 31:28.5. Rounding out the scoring runners were Josh Becker (59^th, 31:59.6) and Christian Noble (67^th, 32:07.9), who also ran their first 10k races.

Will Lohr ran a 32:57.2 for 123^rd and Jackson Dutcher came 161^st in 33:41.3 in their 10k debuts.

Before the meet, South Dakota State was ranked ninth in the region by USTFCCCA. Despite this, SDSU finished fifth in the team standings with 196 points and were the top placing Summit League squad.

Oklahoma State and Iowa State earned the automatic team bids to the NCAA Cross Country Championships, claiming first and second place respectively. Denis Kipngetich was the individual champion from Oklahoma State.

UP NEXT: The complete field of teams and athletes for the NCAA Championships will be revealed on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT.

INDIVIDUAL FINISHES:
15. Carson Noecker – 30:50.0 [15]
22. Daniel Burkhalter – 31:13.9 [22]
33. Cody Larson – 31:28.5 [33]
59. Josh Becker – 31:59.6 [59]
67. Christian Noble – 32:07.9 [67]
123. Will Lohr – 32:57.2 (121)
161. Jackson Dutcher – 33:41.3 (157)

-GoJacks.com-