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America East Championships
at Towson State University
October 31, 1998
2nd Place


The University of Delaware men's cross country team placed 2nd overall at the America East Championships held at Oregon Ridge Park in Towson, Md.

New Hampshire won its first ever conference title, ending a nine-year reign by Boston University. UNH's Kevin Horgan won the individual title in a time of 25:24 over the five mile course. Delaware was second in the eight-team field.

The Delaware men, who posted their best finish ever in America East Championship competition, were led by junior Mike DiGennaro who placed third in a time of 25:36. The third place finish was the highest for a UD runner since 1962 when Roy Jernigan was second at the Middle Atlantic Conference meet.

Also for the Hens, senior Dave Geesaman was fourth at the meet for the second straight year in a time of 25:37 and senior Jeremy Muratore place ninth in a time of 26:06.

AGATE:

Final Standings: 1. New Hampshire, 32; 2. Delaware, 47; 3. Boston University, 72; 4. Northeastern, 109; 5. Towson, 117; 6. Maine, 164; 7. Vermont, 166; 8. Hofstra, 259.