Adam Hunt
Sports Reporter / Columnist
The Mercer men's cross country team finished an impressive second at the RunFit Sports Invitational.
The women’s team placed 11th overall, with freshman Kacie Newmann clinching an impressive third out of a group of over 200 runners.
This was the eighth edition of the Mercer-hosted event which has grown from humble beginnings into one of the premier cross country events in the state. It was originally held at Vinson Valley in Houston County featuring only three universities. It quickly outgrew that venue and was moved to the Georgia Industrial Children’s Home, where it has remained since 2005.
The Mercer men posted an average time of 27:39.65, the third-best mark in school history. Freshman Chris Svidesskis and Jacob Law each placed in the top 10 of the 8K race.
Bears head coach Ryan Bailey was thrilled with the results. Speaking on MercerBears.com he enthused: "With the youth of our men's team, to run one of the fastest times in school history, I'm very happy. Kacie ran great against a very difficult field for the women."
On the men's side, Kennesaw State took first place among Division I opponents with Mercer coming in second. Columbus State took top honors among Division II men's schools.
Kennesaw State also won the women's 5K run with Florida Southern and the University of West Georgia rounding out the top three.
Both teams are back in action at the Greater Louisville Sports Commission Invitational hosted by the University of Louisville on October 3.
Final Standings
Mercer Men - Top Five:
Chris Svidesskis 7th 27:03.03
Jacob Law 9th 27:20.09
Roland Adams 12th 27:37.84
Marc Kushinka 16th 27:45.78
Trey Ellis 28th 28:31.47
Mercer Women - Top Five:
Kacie Niemann 3rd 19:03
Clara Densmore 23rd 20:35
Kasie Knapper 70th 22:19
Christina Kivi 72nd 24:22
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