Slaney, Hamilton Lead Bulldogs at CCSU Invite

NEW BRITAIN, Conn.- Sophomore Ryan Slaney and senior Abby Hamilton led the Bryant cross country teams at this weekend's Ted Owens Invitational in New Britain. Slaney led the men's team, placing 13th with a time of 26:38 in the 8k. Hamilton was the women's top finisher, placing 17th with a time of 19:04 in the 5k. 

The Bulldog men placed fifth overall, with Nolan Hickey, Alex Petruso, Justin Shiffrin, Dawson Reynolds, Nicholas Brancato, and Evan Coyne joining Slaney as points scorers. The women placed seventh, as Hamilton, Kayla Ondy, Casey Curran, Morgan Marckres, Abigail Gilpin, Chloe Whiting, and Grace Sullivan scored points for the Bulldogs.

Individual Results (M)

13. Ryan Slaney (26:38)

27. Nolan Hickey (27:16)

40. Alex Petruso (27:40)

45. Justin Shiffrin (27:51)

46. Dawson Reynolds (27:58)

51. Nicholas Brancato (28:07)

69. Evan Coyne (28:25)

Individual Results (W)

17. Abby Hamilton (19:04)

26. Kayla Ondy (19:23)

48. Casey Curran (19:53)

52. Morgan Marckres (19:57)

55. Abigail Gilpin (20:01)

62. Chloe Whiting (20:11)

67. Grace Sullivan (20:18)

Team Results (M)

1. Central Connecticut

2. Merrimack

3. Marist

4. New Hampshire

5. Bryant

6. New Haven

7. American International

8. Hartford

9. NJIT

10. Sacred Heart

11. Bentley

12. Saint Francis (NY)

13. Bridgeport

Team Results (W)

1. Rhode Island

2. New Hampshire

3. Central Connecticut

4. Marist

5. Merrimack

6. Sacred Heart

7. Bryant

8. Hartford

9. NJIT

10. New Haven

11. Bentley

12. Bridgeport

What's next: The Bulldogs will be back in action on October 8 at the New England Championships in Boston.