Cross Country Opens Season at William & Mary Invite

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The Hampton University men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the 2014 season Friday evening in the William and Mary Invitational, which was held at Dunbar Farms at Eastern State Hospital.

The Lady Pirates came in fifth in the women’s 5K race, while the Pirates did not record a team score in the men’s 6K race.

Junior Ce’aira Brown (Philadelphia, Pa.) paced the Lady Pirates, turning in a 19:32.60 to come in 12^th. Junior Kaylor Murray (Nashville, Tenn.) ran a 22:30.80 to come in 42^nd, while senior Malekah Holland (Brooklyn, N.Y.) was 43^rd with a 22:37.20.

Sophomore Yolanda Springer (Coconut Grove, Fla.) ran a 23:50.50 to finish 47^th, while junior Maya Moore (Hampton, Va.) was 48^th with a 23:58.50.

Sophomore Kanitra Hatton (Portsmouth, Va.) ran a 24:18.00 to come in 50^th.

Freshman Eric Ellis (Chesapeake, Va.) led the Pirates on the men’s side, turning in a 22:00.00 to come in 38^th. Senior Edose Ibadin (Glendale, Md.) was 39^th with a 22:21.40, while junior Quentin Morales-Perryman (Woodbridge, Va.) ran a 22:25.70 to finish 40^th.

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