Complete Results

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – Freshman Wesley Gallagher finished first overall as the Northeastern men's cross country team has four top-15 finishes at the Ted Owen Invitational on Saturday. The Huskies, who finished first as a team, were led by Gallagher's time of 25:29.43.

Northeastern battled Connecticut throughout the race, eventually topping the UConn by 15 points, 58-43. Gallagher claimed the individual title after edging Antoine Gisore, who ran unattached, by 0.29 seconds.

"Wes had an amazing race and in the last mile really started to close on Gisore who led the entire race," said director of track and field and cross country Cathrine Erickson. "With about a hundred meters left, Wes went for the win and out kicked Gisore. For a freshman to maintain his composure and close like Wes did is very impressive.

Sophomore Stephen Sollowin continued his successful start to the season by finishing the 8K race in 25:58.32. Sebastian Putzeys also earned top-15 finish, clocking in at 26:30.42, good for 13th place.

Zachary Fraeilli (15th; 26:37.69) and John Jantz (22nd; 26:55.73) both contributed to Northeastern's team finish, while Allen Meringolo and Charles Conway also competed for NU with times of 27:18.10 and 27:22.11, respectively.

"I was also very pleased with how Sebastian and Jantz raced today," Erickson said. "They stayed connected and aware of the guys in front of them and finished strong, really showing the strength and depth of the entire group."  

The Huskies will be back in action on October 7 for the New England Championship in Westfield, Mass.