Texas Tech University Athletics

Red Raiders complete NMJC Invite
September 22, 2023 | Cross Country
The Red Raiders are back in action next week in Missouri
HOBBS, N.M. – Five Texas Tech cross country runners wrapped up their individual races Friday morning at the New Mexico Junior College Invite at Harry McAdams Park.
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"It was a strong race by the group," head cross country coach Jon Murray said. "This was a good step on their running journey."
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The men ran an 8k as all three runners finished inside the top-10, led by Kirk Zuber who placed sixth overall with a time of 25:22.20. Timothy Gregg finished eighth (25:24.60) as Jaden Tumale placed 10th (25:49.00). Zuber and Gregg recorded personal best times.
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Sadie Williams and Valeria Banuelos represented the Tech women. Williams made her season debut running a 20:12.85 to finish sixth overall. Banuelos posted a time of 20:58.78 to finish 10th.
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Up Next
Tech will travel to Columbia, Mo., next Friday, Sept. 29 for the Gans Creek Classic hosted by Missouri. Â
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"It was a strong race by the group," head cross country coach Jon Murray said. "This was a good step on their running journey."
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The men ran an 8k as all three runners finished inside the top-10, led by Kirk Zuber who placed sixth overall with a time of 25:22.20. Timothy Gregg finished eighth (25:24.60) as Jaden Tumale placed 10th (25:49.00). Zuber and Gregg recorded personal best times.
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Sadie Williams and Valeria Banuelos represented the Tech women. Williams made her season debut running a 20:12.85 to finish sixth overall. Banuelos posted a time of 20:58.78 to finish 10th.
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Up Next
Tech will travel to Columbia, Mo., next Friday, Sept. 29 for the Gans Creek Classic hosted by Missouri. Â
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