ECU Men's Cross Country Claims Podium Finish at Old Glory Gallop
FORT WORTH, Texas – The No. 30 East Central University men's cross country team wrapped up its 2026 regular season with an impressive third-place finish at the Old Glory Gallop, hosted by Dallas Baptist University. Competing against a highly competitive field of 43 teams, the Tigers secured a spot on the podium with 153 points.
Results
West Texas A&M claimed the team title with 27 points, while Great American Conference rival Oklahoma Baptist edged ECU for second place with 132 points. The Tigers continued to showcase their depth against a field featuring teams from multiple divisions, finishing among the top three overall.
Thaddaeus Rotich led the Tigers individually, placing 15th overall with a time of 23:54.44.
Donald Kipsang followed closely in 19th at 24:12.32, giving ECU two runners inside the top 20.
Meshack Kosgei crossed the finish line in 24th place with a time of 24:20.74, while
Emmanuel Kemboi rounded out the Tigers' top four in 30th at 24:26.65. ECU's top four runners finished within 33 seconds of one another, helping the Tigers secure their third-place team finish.
Bhekizulu Khumalo also contributed to the Tigers' effort, finishing 75th overall in 25:00.84.
Dennis Cheruiyot crossed in 153rd at 25:43.30, followed by
Kallon Cyphers in 228th with a time of 26:21.09.
Dallin Mortensen (26:56.58),
Huston Holder (26:59.22) and
Kolton Rogers (27:24.53) rounded out ECU's finishers.
With the regular season complete, the Tigers will now turn their attention to postseason competition as they prepare to carry their momentum into the Great American Conference Championships in Shawnee on Saturday, Nov. 7.
