EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 30, 2024) -Howard University men's and women's cross country opened the 2024 campaign with solid outings, each taking second place at the annual Mount 5K Duals, hosted by Mount St. Mary's.
 
Overall, 10 Bison made their collegiate debut.
 
All-MEAC selection senior Joslyn Crosby (Bossier City, La.), finishing runner-up with a 18:30.47 mark, followed by newcomer Mira Martin (Columbus, Ohio) with a 19:04.74 time.
 
On the women's side, four Bison placed in the top 10: Crosby; Martin; junior Jordyn Miller (Chicago) and DMV native freshman Kendall Robinson (Bowie, Md.).
 
For the men, rookie Eyob Gill (Arden, N.C.) took seventh overall in his collegiate debut (15:41.82). Fellow classmate Habtamu Epley (Chicago) also placed in the top 10, earning ninth in the standings (15:55.46).
 
UMBC won both sides, respectively, led by Mark Unger and Alexis Tepper with first-place finishes.
 
On Sept. 13, Howard goes to Smyrna, Del., for the DSU Invite, hosted by Delaware State. First race starts at 10 a.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.