Union Canal Park, PA (October 25, 2024) - The DeSales University men's cross-country team competed at Union Canal Tunnel Park for the Run Fast Last Chance meet hosted by Lebanon Valley College finishing sixth out of 10 teams.

Leading the pack was first-year Bryce Phillips who placed 5th and stopped the clock in 27:07.3. The next Bulldog to cross the line was first-year Joshua Acosta who finished 40th with an 8k debuting time of 30:13.5. Senior John Murphy followed only one place behind Josh with a time of 30:15.5 placing 41st overall. The next three Bulldogs all finished back-to-back just a few seconds apart from each other. Senior Patrick Smith finished third for the team, coming across the line with a time of 31:14.7, finishing in 48th place. Junior Jordan Gallo was right on his heels, rounding off the Bulldogs top five with an overall time of 31:16.9 placing 49th. Sophomore Chase Curry finished close behind and placed 50th with a season best time of 31:31.9. 

The next two Bulldogs set their personal best for their last 8k of the season. First-year Aidan Phillips hit a time of 32:20.4 (57th overall). First-year Michael Arculeo finished with a time of 33:28.9 (60th overall). 

The Bulldog's top 12 runners will now gear up for the MAC Championships next weekend at Messiah University.