The Miami University men's and women's cross country programs ran last weekend at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet at Toledo, Ohio.
After disappointing finishes in the Mid-American Conference meet two weeks ago, the RedHawks competed much better, according to coaches.
The men's team finished 17th and the women's team placed 11th.
"I thought it went much better than the last meet," Men's Head Coach Warren Mandrell said. "We competed better after a season of ups and downs."
Sophomore David Wing led the way for the Red and White, finishing 53rd with a time of 31:33 in the 10k race.
Junior Jarrod Eick, who raced hard and tried to qualify for the NCAA meet, finished 62nd with a time of 31:42.
"Dave had a great race," Mandrell said. "I thought he always ran well in hilly and muddy courses."
Redshirt junior Brett Wagner was Miami's third scorer, finishing 92nd with a time of 32:17.
Sophomore Daniel Garleb was the Red and White's fourth finisher in 112th place in 32:35, while redshirt sophomore Matt Marol rounded out the scoring five in 134th with a time of 33:07.
The Regional meet was the last meet for the season, but Mandrell is optimistic coming into next season.
"I think that we were pretty young and that we got a lot of experience out of it, hopefully we won't have the injury bug that we had this year," Mandrell said.
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The women's team was led by senior Maggie Bingham for the fourth time this season. Bingham finished 37th with a time of 21:32.
Freshman Jess Hover was Miami's second scorer, finishing in 70th in 22:06, while redshirt junior Jillian Dickman finished in the 82nd position with a time of 22:18.
Sophomore Kate Carter was the fourth scorer for the RedHawks, clocking in at 22:25 while redshirt sophomore Monica Fischer rounded out Miami's scoring, finishing in 96th place with a time of 22:28.
Senior Kelley Miller also ran in the race, placing sixth on the team.
The RedHawks will be without Miller, Dickman and Bingham next season after graduation.
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