CARBONDALE, Ill. – Ian O'Laughlin claimed first in the men's 8k with a time of 25:11.02.

This marks the first time a men's runner has finished as the top runner since the 2018 season.
 
SIUE cross country wraps up their third invitational of the season, with strong performances from both teams.
 
Following him was Tanner Emerson in 14^th with a time of 25:46.80. Also competing was Logan Luttrell (26^th/26:43.72), D'Andre Watson (33^rd/27:09.02), Jack Willenbord (34^th/27:11/22), Wyatt Doyle (43^rd/28:12.61) and Reece Wolf (44^th/28:38.02).
 
Christy Muldrew finished in fourth, crossing the finish line with a time of 22:30.59. Erica Woodard was close behind in seventh at 22:58.11.
 
Also competing in the women's 6k was Kinze Shea (17^th/24:07.81), Emilee Franklin (19^th/24:12.48), Kaylee Sprague (19^th/24:50.24), Ana Keller (29^th/24:58.26), Ariana Neisen (33^rd/27:06.32) and Lexi Kampwerth (34^th/29:44.53)
 
Up next, the Cougars will compete at the Chili Pepper Festival Oct. 4.