Bolivar, Mo. – The Southwest Baptist University Men's Cross-Country Team hit the ground running on their season as they finished in 4^th place in the annual Bearcat Invite held at the Bolivar Golf Course. The team one-upped their 5^th place finish from a year prior.

Leading the way for the Bearcats was senior Gavin Duchscherer in 21^st place with a time of 20:26.13. Senior Luke Urban finished only 0.04 seconds after Duchsherer, taking 22^nd place in the race. The third runner to cross the finish line in purple was sophomore Landon Duchsherer, placing 25^th with a time of 20:28.94. SBU's scoring five was rounded out with junior Nolan Hansen in 36^th place and junior Nathan Keck in 47^th place.

SBU men's cross-country team will continue their season on Saturday, September 13^th in Springfield, Missouri at the Springfield Cross Meet hosted by Drury with the race beginning 9am.