MARION, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo men's cross country team kicked off their 2025 season Friday evening in Marion, as they competed in the 20-team Indiana Wesleyan Twilight Invitational. 

FAST FACTS - Indiana Wesleyan Twilight Invitational

• LOCATION: IWU Cross Country Course | Marion, IN 
• NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo - N/A

THE RUNDOWN 

• IU Kokomo placed 14th overall with a program-record team time of 2:13:05.2. Host Indiana Wesleyan claimed the team title with 42 points.
•  A total of 12 Cougars set personal bests in the season opener: Alex Ryker, Charlie Conkle, Daylen Schrock, Drew Lovelace, Isaiah Moore, Jacob Bumgardner, Jaxsen Muncie, Jeremiah Miles, Karter Jackson, Kyle Thibideau, Steven Case, and Travis Hoffman.
• Freshman Karter Jackson led the Cougars in his collegiate debut, clocking 26:25.90 to finish 89th.
• Junior Steven Case followed close behind in 92nd with a time of 26:29.90, while junior Drew Lovelace was next in 94th at 26:32.50.
• Senior Bryce Stateler and freshman Jeremiah Miles rounded out the Cougars top five with Stateler finishing 105th with a time of 26:44.60, and Miles finishing 114th with a time of 26:52.30.
• In order to view complete results, click HERE.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE

• "Our men ran their fastest race in team history. We need to really get a front runner if we are going to push for a better finish in the conference than last year. Overall, it is a great start to our season and something we can build upon." - Head Coach Josh Colvin

THE ROAD AHEAD 

• Next Meet: The Cougars will return to action on Friday, September 19th, with the Rio Grande Invitational in Rio Grande, Ohio.

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