MARION, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo men's cross country team kicked off their 2024 season Friday evening in Marion, as they competed in the 22-team Indiana Wesleyan Twilight Invitational.

The Cougars finished 16th with a total team time of 2:17:22.80, while nearby Taylor University won the team title with 62 points and a total time of 2:07:13.90. The following six IU Kokomo men set personal best times Friday evening: Ayden Potts, Isaiah Wittenberg, Alex Carie, Jacob Bumgardner, Bryce Salgat, and Cale Webb.

Bryce Stateler paced the IU Kokomo men in the first meet of the season, finishing 66th with a time of 26:34.60.

Experienced veteran Luis Saldana crossed the finish line 110th with a time of 27:25.20, while Greentown's Caleb Vogl followed with a time of 27:30.40, good for 119th.

Freshmen Ayden Pottts and Isaiah Wittenberg delivered the Cougars final two counting times for the top-five, as Potts finished 144th with a time of 27:55.40 and Wittenberg trailed in 146th in a time of 27:57.20.

In order to view complete results, click HERE.

The Cougars will return to competition two weeks from yesterday, September 20th, as they will compete on the 2024 National Championship course as part of Columbia College's Larry Young Invite.

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