Jacob Brink, Buffalo, Senior, Allegany, N.Y. / Allegany-Limestone
Event: Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invite
Place: 32nd Place | Time: 25:50.0 | Distance: 5.2 miles
Jacob Brink led the way for the Bulls with his season-opening cross country race at the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invite. The senior from Allegany, N.Y. covered the 5.2-mile hilly course in a time of 25:50.0.

MAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week

Karina James, Toledo, Junior, Lowell, Ind. / Lowell
Event: Mel Brodt Collegiate Open
Place: 1st | Time: 21:09.3 | Distance: 6K
Karina James led the Toledo women's cross-country team to a first-place finish at the Mel Brodt Collegiate Open in Bowling Green, Ohio. The junior won the individual championship in her first race action of the 2025 season. James crossed the finish line with a time of 21:09.3, recording a career-best 6K time.