DECORAH, IA - The UW-Eau Claire runners began their season in the 34th All-American Invitational held by Luther College and finished ninth out of twelve.

The University of Chicago won the meet with 50 points and all point-scoring runners came in the top 25 overall. Eau Claire scored 239 with their five runners who scored points. The average time for the Blugolds 22:36, while Chicago ran an average 21:14.

In the top 50 for Eau Claire was Kevin Hall (Fr.-Green Bay/Preble) with his 22:04 time earning him 32nd place. Also in the top 50 was 46th place Nate Hall (Sr.-Green Bay/Preble) and his 22:25 finish.

The Blugolds next run at the Midwest Collegiate Championship in Kenosha next Saturday. The start time is slated for 12:45 p.m.

Team Scores: 1) Chicago 50; 2) UW-La Crosse 62; 3) Augustana 67; 4) Bethel 130; 5) Macalester 162; 6) Luther 167; 7) Iowa Central 180; 8) St. Thomas 188; 9) UW-Eau Claire 239; 10) Coe 257; 11) Grand View 266; 12) NIACC 288.

Top Blugold Finishers: 32) Kevin Hall 22:04 46) Nate Hall 22:25 51) Brent Kann 22:40 54)Jules Miller 22:53 56) Bryan Willkom 22:59.

Final Results

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