SMYRNA, Del. (November 2, 2024) – Howard University freshman William Shepherd (Plano, Texas) wrapped up his rookie campaign Saturday afternoon at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Cross Country Championships, earning All-MEAC recognition for his incredible performance.
 
The Texas native competed in the 8K race, clocking in at 26:18.30 while taking 14^th overall.

The top 15 finishers were named All-MEAC.
 
DMV native and fellow classmate Paul Robinson (Bowie, Md.) came in 16^th (26:39.20), just missing the team by one spot.
 
Overall, the Bison finished fourth with four runners placing in the top half.
 
Newcomers Adams Odhiambo (Melissa, Texas) and Habtamu Epley (Chicago) placed 22^nd (27:11.70) and 23^rd (27:15.70), respectively.
 
Norfolk State (NSU) won the 2024 MEAC Men's Cross Country championship for the fifth consecutive year (17^th overall). NSU's Kenneth Giles was named the Men's Championship Outstanding Coach.
 
North Carolina Central finished runner-up, led by Meshack Kuyo, who won the individual title with a record-breaking performance (23:18.20).
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.