Spartanburg, S.C. - The UW-Eau Claire men's cross country team finished the 2025 NCAA Championships meet placing 27th out of 32 teams with 649 total points. Jack Hesse-Withbroe led the Blugolds finishing 24th, earning All-American honors. The last Blugold men's cross country All-American was Mason Shea in 2024, finishing 39th at the NCAA Championships. Shea was also awarded the honor for a 39th place finish in 2023.

Hesse-Withbroe's honor comes following a strong senior season. Throughout the year, he consistently found himself placing near the top of the field. The senior ran his collegiate best at the WIAC Championships finishing third. His 10th place finish at the NCAA Regional meet helped push the men's team to their NCAA Championship birth.

Following Hesse-Withbroe's 24th place finish (24:31.6), the Blugolds placed one other runner in the top 200. Sophomore Andrew Thaler finished 164th (25:45.1), and senior Ian Barnes placed just outside the top 200 at 205th (26:12.6). Closing out the day for the were Jack Nelson (225th), Cooper Feltz (259th), Troy VerStrate (272nd), and Gavin Stewart (278th).

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