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New Orleans, La.----The Wingate University men's cross country team is ranked no. 17 in the week two NCAA Division II national rankings, compiled by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Bulldogs are third in the Southeast Region behind Queens and Augusta.
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate head cross country coach Pol Domenech
 
"Both teams have competed really well the first two races of the season. We are looking forward to what's ahead. Our next race is a week from Saturday, so this gives us the opportunity to fully focus on our training."
 
Wingate cross country student-athlete Brent Surratt
 
"This season has definitely been the greatest season that I have experienced in my three years at Wingate. We have done very well in the past two meets with actually being able to run as a TEAM rather than individually as we have done in the past. We have a large and strong group of men this year and this helps to keep us close together so that we can make moves as a pack during the races. These first two races have been controlled efforts from this team, so I am really excited to see what we can do at Saint Leo on October 2nd when we can really let ourselves loose."

Last week

South Atlantic Conference Runner of the Week Bastian Mrochen led the Bulldogs for the second consecutive race Saturday, helping Wingate place second in the 26-team Converse Kickoff at the Milliken Research Park. Mrochen finished 10th with his 8K time of 26:02.0. All total, 272 runners completed the Converse Kickoff 8K race.
 
Up Next

On Saturday, Oct. 2, Wingate journeys to Florida for the pre-national meet. Saint Leo University is hosting this event at the Abbey Golf Course and Driving Range in Saint Leo, Florida.
 
Wingate University
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a laboratory of difference-making that serves more than 3,600 students in North Carolina. Wingate offers 37 undergraduate majors as well as eight master's and five doctoral degrees. The University is home to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences; the Levine College of Health Sciences; the Byrum School of Business; and the College of Professional Studies, which includes the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.
 
Wingate is a leader in healthcare education, and nearly one in five Wingate undergraduate students is preparing to be a pharmacist, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate's 24 teams compete in NCAA Division II and have brought home the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award for 13 years straight. The University's motto is "Faith, Knowledge, Service." View current news and videos at www.wingate.edu.