Weller, Neumeyer chosen as XC Runners of the Week
MAAC Sports
Edison, NJ - Iona's
Jason Weller and Regina Neumeyer were selected as the MAAC Men's and Women's
Runners of the week, respectively.
Iona earned a near 80 point win in the Brown Race of the
2011 Brooks Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. Senior Jason
Weller led the way with his second place overall finish in his 2011 debut.
He ran the 8k course in 25:38. With 125 team points, Iona topped second place
Binghamton's 204.
Freshman Regina Neumeyer made her Maroon &
Gold debut and led the Iona to a first place team finish at the 2011 Brooks
Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. Neumeyer was the top rookie
performer in the race finishing third overall with her time of 21:47 in the 5k
event. Neumeyer finished seven seconds behind race winner. The Gaels finished
first out of 44 schools with their team score of 125.
The 2011 MAAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships will be held
on October 28th at Van Cortlandt Park in Riverdale, New York.