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.