Cross country teams continue run of success at Leeber Invitational

Catie Curatolo

September 26, 2011

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After winning the season opener against Quinnipiac in the beginning of September, runners from the cross country team placed in the top 50 at Fairfield’s Leeber Invitational this weekend.

James Snak, a sophomore from Smithtown, N.Y., finished in 29th place, with a time of 20:17.87.

Freshmen Tyler Frigge and Matt Zampariello also placed high for the men’s team, completing the race in 27:53.44 and 28:47.41, respectively.

Sophomore Robin Lynn was the top finisher for the women’s team. Her time was 20:17.87.

Two other SBU women placed in the top 50 – senior Jillian Fauser and freshman Kate Pouder. Fauser finished 36th with a time of 20:38.49, while Pouder took 41st in 20:58.10.

The Seawolves compete again on Friday, when the men’s team will be headed to Bethlehem, Pa. for the Paul Short Invitational, and the women are headed to South Bend, Ind. for the Notre Dame Invitational.

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