Men's Cross Country Finishes 7th in South Region, Wins Tiebreaker With Gators

Friday, November 15

Tallahassee, Fla.

9:30 a.m.

University of North Florida

NCAA South Region

jubran school record graphic runs 10K in 30:39.1

Men's Cross Country Finishes 7th in South Region, Wins Tiebreaker With Gators

11/15/2019 1:18:00 PM | Men's Cross Country

Meet: NCAA South Region Men's Cross Country Championship
Location: Tallahassee, Fla.
Date: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019

COURSE REPORT: Sophomore Nathan Jubran led the North Florida men's cross country team with a 14th-place individual finish. The Ospreys finished seventh in 24 team field at the NCAA South Region Championship. Jubran set a school record in the 10K for cross country and had the top individual time of all Florida schools.

FINISH LINE

Nathan Jubran paced the Ospreys with a 14th-place finish and a school record time, 30:39.1
Rob Leverone joined Jubran in the Top 40 with a 36th-place finish and a time of 31:26.6
Leo Queyrou (31:44.0) completed the top three for the Ospreys, finishing 51st
Freshman Aidan O'Gorman completed his first career 10K coming in fourth for UNF with a time of 31:57.2

PIGG'S POINTS
Overall
"I thought the guys competed really well. It was their first 10k fo the season and they were ready for the challenge. They ran smart and executed the last half of the race really well. Early in the race we were 12th and just continued to move up. When it came time to really grind our guys showed up." -- Head Coach Jeff Pigg

Individually
"Nathan had another great run. It was his fastest 10K ever including track or cc. He continues to improve and I'm proud of how he competed today. I think once the final NCAA selections are made he will miss a trip to in the finals by one place. He was in the mix and left it all out there."

"Rob really stepped up today. He has had nagging injuries all season long but he refused to let them slow him down on race day. He has been a huge part of developing our culture."

"Leo has really stepped up his game this season. It was great to see a strong 10K to finish out the year."

"Aidan ran fantastic. Not many freshmen excel at 10K. He trains hard and that work shined through today. He has been a great addition to our team and made an immediate impact."

"Jared Vazquez rounded out our top 5 with a very strong second half. He has grown so much this season. He has embraced the work and craft of racing 8 and 10K cross country. It's helpful for the XC team and it will pay big dividends on the track."

"Andrew Stivers and Anderson Bobo were 6th and 7th. They also ran strong finished the XC season on a very strong note."

-- Head coach Jeff Pigg

SEASON WRAP UP
The North Florida men's cross country team wraps up the 2019 season. Nathan Jubran led the Ospreys in each of their six meets, finishing first in three of them. The squad finished in the top three in four of their six meets. UNF edged out the Florida Gators in two of their four meetings this season, including today's regional championships.

UNF RESULTS
14. Nathan Jubran - 30:39.1*
36. Rob Leverone - 31:26.6
51. Leo Queyrou - 31:44.0
60. Aidan O'Gorman- 31:57.2
64. Jared Vazquez - 32:01.6
86. Andrew Stivers - 32:33.2
89. John Bobo - 32:36.0

* denotes school record