Lubbock, Texas - The WNMU Mustangs Men's and Women's Cross Country teams continue off their 2024 season at the Texas Tech Opener 8K (men) and 6K (women) held by the Texas Tech University.

"The ladies I saw big improvement on their aggressiveness in racing" said Head Coach Macario Campos. "They did a great job running against Angelo State and Lubbock Christian who both were ranked higher than them in the preseason polls, so I'm happy with their performance. The men ran an extraordinary race against the preseason poll #4 national ranked West Texas. The Mustangs were able to break into WT's team top five. We placed four runners between WT's fourth and fifth runner, so I'm happy for both team's progress"

 On the women's side, the Lady Mustangs showed great resolve, earning 205 points and finishing in eighth place. Individually for the women, Aubrey Lozoya (Albuquerque, NM/Cottonwood Classic Preparatory) powered through the finish line with a time of  twenty-five minutes and eight seconds (25:08). Also, in the 25 min barrier was Itzela Darkenwald (Conroe, TX/Caney Creek High School), who crossed the line at twenty-five minutes and twenty-nine seconds (25:29). 

On the men's side, the Mustangs would post a score of 79, putting them in the third place overall. Individually, Aaron Perez (El Paso, TX/Eastwood HS) led the Mustangs to the finish with a time of twenty-five minutes and twenty-seven seconds (25:27). His time placed him in the 12^th spot overall. Finishing right behind him was Jarred Baca (Las Vegas/West Las Vegas High School) with a time of twenty-five minutes and forty-one  seconds (25:41) placing him in the 16^th spot overall.

Full results click HERE.

Both teams look to compete again in Tucson, Arizona at the Dave Murray Invite held on September 28, 2024. ​

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