BETHLEHEM, PA – The Rider University men's cross country team opened the 2022 season with an eighth-place finish out of 11 teams at the Lehigh Invitational Friday evening. Senior Tehj Rollins (Jersey City, NJ/Ferris) was the Broncs' top performer, finishing the 6K course in 18:58.2, good for 43^rd of 154 finishers.

Nick Strain was next for the Broncs in 19:20.8 (58^th), ahead of Travis Lahr (19:27.8, 65^th), Dominik Lisicky (19:29.2, 67^th) and Adam Mugavero (19:54.9, 84^th) to round out the Broncs' top five finishers.

NOTES AND QUOTES
"It was a decent effort by the men today. We need to work on racing together in packs to enhance our ability for success. Rollins, Lisicky, and Mugavero had strong races today. This will be a good stepping stone for success down the road." – Rider Head Coach Bob Hamer  

- Villanova won the race with the top five finishers.
- The Wildcats' Charlie O'Donovan won the race in 18:03.5, with the next four Villanova harriers less than two seconds behind.

UP NEXT
The Broncs return to action Saturday, Sept. 10, when they take part in the Siena Invitational at the Crossings at Colonie in Loudonville, NY.