BLACKSBURG, VA — The University of Virginia's College at Wise men's cross country team secured a seventh-place finish at the Virginia Tech Invitational, with freshman Dylan Colander leading the team by placing 23rd with a personal record time of 19:15.9.

The Cavaliers achieved a seventh-place finish on Friday, registering 155 points in the men's 6k race. Colander led the team with his 23rd place finish, clocking a personal record time of 19:15.9. Sophomore Dorian Almer and freshman Patton Shortt followed closely, finishing 41st and 42nd, respectively, both achieving personal bests with times of 20:38.5 and 20:39.1. Junior Chad Douglas and freshman Caleb Ghammashi also recorded personal records, placing 48th and 53rd with times of 21:31.1 and 22:01.6, respectively. The Highland Cavaliers' overall performance, while not leading to a top position, demonstrated individual progress as all runners achieved personal records. 

Game Notes:
- Team Scores: 
  1. Virginia Tech - 15 
  2. Radford - 66 
  3. Washington and Lee - 96 
  4. West Virginia Wesleyan - 104 
  5. Emory and Henry - 119 
  6. UVa-Wise - 149

UP NEXT
In their next event, the Cavs will compete in the Southern Showcase in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 12 at 7:30 a.m.