2013 Men's Cross Country News
Assistant cross country and track and field coach Sam Alexander placed fifth among elite runners from around the world, helping Team USA claim first place.
Assistant cross country and track and field coach Sam Alexander has earned the opportunity to run for Team USA in Trinidad & Tobago this weekend.
In addition to the team honor, senior Craig Hunt was honored as one of just 72 student-athletes in the country to receive an individual All-Academic award.
Central Connecticut men’s soccer goalkeeper Josef Abele and Northeast Conference men’s cross country champion Craig Hunt were both named NEC Fall Scholar-Athlete for their respective sports on Wednesday afternoon.
The former Blue Devil standout and current CCSU assistant cross country coach has qualified to be a member of Team USA.
The three-time 2013 NEC Athlete of the Week wrapped up a successful senior campaign at the NCAA Cross Country Championships.
Following a top-25 finish at the NCAA Northeast Regionals, Hunt has also earned a spot at the NCAA Championships on Nov. 23.
Hunt placed 25th overall at the NCAA Northeast Regionals this past weekend.
Craig Hunt paces CCSU with 25th place finish
Senior Craig Hunt claimed the 2013 Individual Champion title, followed closely by Brian Biekert and Colby Delbene in second and third.
The Blue Devils look to earn their fifth-straight NEC Championship Saturday. WATCH LIVE on NECFrontRow.com!
This is Hunt's third NEC Athlete of the Week honor this season.
The Blue Devils are set to compete next week at Saint Francis U. to defend their NEC title.
Craig Hunt finished fifth at the New England Championships on Saturday.
Craig Hunt finishes 5th overall
Senior Craig Hunt won the Father Bede Invitational on Saturday.
