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USC Aiken Places 18th At Royals XC Challenge

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Men's Cross Country | October 06, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken men's cross country team took 18th at the Royals XC Challenge Friday afternoon.

Milligan won the event while Georgia College & State and Mount Olive rounded out the top spots teams in the 24-team field.

Head coach Marshall Leonard's team was led by Julio Rojas' team-best time of 28:13.91 in the 8k event. His time allowed him to take 32nd. 

Riley Campbell turned in a time of 30:15.70, which was good enough for 91st place. Teammate Julian Mendoza put together a mark of 32:00.94. He crossed the finish line in 134th place.

Julian Salas garnered a time of 34:18.63. His effort was good for 172nd at the meet. Elkana Kipchumba's time of 34:29.16 allowed him to cross the line in 174th place.

The Pacers return to action Saturday, Oct. 21, at the PBC Championship.
 
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Players Mentioned

Riley Campbell

Riley Campbell

5' 7"
Graduate Student
Julian Mendoza

Julian Mendoza

5' 6"
Junior
Julian Salas

Julian Salas

5' 10"
Senior
Julio Rojas

Julio Rojas

5' 9"
Junior
Elkana Kipchumba

Elkana Kipchumba

6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Riley Campbell

Riley Campbell

5' 7"
Graduate Student
Julian Mendoza

Julian Mendoza

5' 6"
Junior
Julian Salas

Julian Salas

5' 10"
Senior
Julio Rojas

Julio Rojas

5' 9"
Junior
Elkana Kipchumba

Elkana Kipchumba

6' 0"
Freshman