2018 Mason Invitational Results

LEESBURG, Va. (September 29, 2018) – Director of Track and Field David Oliver and the Howard University Men's & Women's Cross County teams took part in the Mason Invitational where the men finished fourth overall in the 8K race.
 
For both sides, a trio of Bison placed in the top 15.
 
On the men's side, senior Tariq Fullerton (Kingston, Jamaica) and sophomore Anthony Gordon (Clinton, Md.) led the way. Fullerton placed 12^th overall, posting a 27:27.50 mark, while Gordon established a new personal best (27:34.30) and took 14^th in the event.
 
D.C. native Aaron Coates set a new season best, recording a 29:31.40 time.
 
No team results were recorded for the women, but second-year runner Destiny Stanford (Woolwhich Township, N.J.) and newcomer Melanie White (Orlando, Fla.) led the charge.
 
Stanford turned in a 24:36.50 mark, which was good for 15^th place in the 5K race, while White crossed the finish line at 26:50.
 
George Mason won both men's and women's titles.
 
After a week away from competition (Oct. 13), Director Oliver and the Bison journey to Gettysburg, Pa. for the Gettysburg Invitational. First race starts 10:30 a.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.