Results

AUBURN, Ala. – The Kennesaw State men’s cross country team competed in the Auburn Invitational 6K on Friday and finished second behind host school Auburn with a team point total of 59 at the Conway Acres Farm Track.

The Owls placed runners in second and third as juniors Nabil Hamid and Ryan Burruss finished almost synchronized with a time of 19:12. The third place finish by Burruss marks the first time he has received an award during his collegiate career.

"The men ran a very strong race tonight," head coach Stan Sims said. "Nabil and Ryan each ran great and Cole (Jackob) also had a very good race. I was very pleased with our effort."

Sophomore Cole Jackob was the next Owl to cross the finish line placing 15th with a time of 20:33, while team mate, freshman Josh Jenkins finished just behind in 21st with a time of 20:47.

The Black and Gold placed consecutive runners in 27th, 28th and 29th as sophomore Zachary Tupper and freshman Parker Whitlock each ran a time of 21:09, while freshman Brett Carter posted a time of 21:19.

The Owls finished just behind the Tigers (30) and just ahead of instate rivals Georgia State (79). Troy finished fourth with SE Louisiana and West Georgia bring up the rear.

The team will be in action again next week as they travel just down I-75 to compete in the Georgia State Invite in Hampton, Ga.

For more news on the Invite and all KSU men’s cross country team, visit www.KSUOwls.com

Auburn Invitational 6k
Conway Acres Farm Auburn, Ala.

Finish	Individual	Time
2.	Nabil Hamid	19:12.3
3.	Ryan Buruss	19:12.7
15.	Cole Jackob	20:33.1
21.	Josh Jenkins	20:47.2
27.	Zachary Tupper	21:09.6
28.	Parker Whitlock	21:09.7
29.	Brett Carter	21:19.6