SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The East Central University men's cross country team finished seventh, out of 25 teams, at the NCAA Central Regional at Yankton Trail Park.  This marks the end of the season for the Tigers, as just the top four teams from the region advance to the NCAA Championships.

2016 NCAA Central Regional Men's Results

The Tigers were the top finisher from the Great American Conference, while host Augustana claimed the title for the fifth-straight season (65).  The GAC was also represented by Harding in 12^th (328), Southern Arkansas in 19^th (505) and Southern Nazarene in 20^th (520).

Redshirt junior Kevin Matthews was the top individual finisher for the Tigers in 18^th and a time of 31:47.25 on the 10K course.  Sophomore Cole Montgomery was just a few seconds behind in 19^th (31:49.53), senior Richard Mora was 28^th (32:09.82), senior Adrian Guevara was 49^th (32:42.03), sophomore Larry Filer was 115^th (33:50.08), senior Noel Figueroa was 120^th (33:59.44) and freshman Tommy Grebe was 128^th (34:30.06).

The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association will release all-region honors next week.