Temple University Athletics
Saturday, October 28
Greenville, N.C.
9:15 AM
Temple University
at
American Athletic Conference
Photo by: Sean Phillips
Cross Country Runs at AAC Championships; Chan Earns All-Conference
10.28.23 | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
GREENVILLE, N.C. – The Temple cross country teams ran at the American Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday morning at East Carolina University. The men's team earned 6th place, with Cole Frank leading the charge in 22nd. Elsa Chan was the story for the women's team, she finished 9th overall to earn All-Conference honors. This is the 9th straight season a women's cross country runner has earned All-AAC. The women finished 10th overall.
On the men's side, Tulsa took the American conference title for the 10th straight season with 38 points. Newcomer Charlotte finished in second putting up 44 points, with Nickolas Scudder earning the individual title for the 49ers. The Owls were missing top five runners Graham Thomas and Mattia Zen due to injury. Christian Fitch (30) and Zack Marmol (31) followed behind Frank for the Cherry & White.
Tulane took the AAC crown with 42 points. Charlotte also finished 2nd on the women's side, racking up 58 points. Gemma Rebollo won the individual championship for the Green Wave. Following Chan in the top 50 were Elvira Bredin (32) and Dominyka Pestrakaite (50).
Temple's Results (men)
22. Cole Frank (23:47.1)
30. Christian Fitch (24:04.2)
31. Zack Marmol (24:04.9)
44. Liem Chot (24.35.7)
48. Josh Christian (24:40.2)
Temple's Results (women)
9. Elsa Chan (21:15.0)
32. Elvira Bredin (22:02.8)
50. Dominyka Petraskaite (22:42.3)
100. Delilah Ayan (24:24.0)
106. Jillian Wolk (25:03.4)
From Assistant Coach Charlotte Imer
"The Temple Men ran well as a team today. Although we fell short of the goal we set for ourselves this season, this wasn't for lack of trying. The competitiveness of the AAC was felt this year with the addition of several quality distance programs. Each of the guys gave their best given effort today to finish 6th out of 12 teams. Cole Frank led our guys once again with Christian Fitch and Zack Marmol in close tow. Although there's room for improvement, I was proud of how the men raced today.
The Temple Women had a solid showing, improving our placing 3 spots from last year in a more competitive field. Elsa ran fast and fearless, leading our women and securing a top 10 finish to earn All-Conference honors. Truly embodying what it means to be Temple tough, we couldn't be more proud of her achievements today!"
On the men's side, Tulsa took the American conference title for the 10th straight season with 38 points. Newcomer Charlotte finished in second putting up 44 points, with Nickolas Scudder earning the individual title for the 49ers. The Owls were missing top five runners Graham Thomas and Mattia Zen due to injury. Christian Fitch (30) and Zack Marmol (31) followed behind Frank for the Cherry & White.
Tulane took the AAC crown with 42 points. Charlotte also finished 2nd on the women's side, racking up 58 points. Gemma Rebollo won the individual championship for the Green Wave. Following Chan in the top 50 were Elvira Bredin (32) and Dominyka Pestrakaite (50).
Temple's Results (men)
22. Cole Frank (23:47.1)
30. Christian Fitch (24:04.2)
31. Zack Marmol (24:04.9)
44. Liem Chot (24.35.7)
48. Josh Christian (24:40.2)
Temple's Results (women)
9. Elsa Chan (21:15.0)
32. Elvira Bredin (22:02.8)
50. Dominyka Petraskaite (22:42.3)
100. Delilah Ayan (24:24.0)
106. Jillian Wolk (25:03.4)
From Assistant Coach Charlotte Imer
"The Temple Men ran well as a team today. Although we fell short of the goal we set for ourselves this season, this wasn't for lack of trying. The competitiveness of the AAC was felt this year with the addition of several quality distance programs. Each of the guys gave their best given effort today to finish 6th out of 12 teams. Cole Frank led our guys once again with Christian Fitch and Zack Marmol in close tow. Although there's room for improvement, I was proud of how the men raced today.
The Temple Women had a solid showing, improving our placing 3 spots from last year in a more competitive field. Elsa ran fast and fearless, leading our women and securing a top 10 finish to earn All-Conference honors. Truly embodying what it means to be Temple tough, we couldn't be more proud of her achievements today!"
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Cross Country
/ Women's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
/ Women's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
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