SPRINGFIELD, ILL. - The University of Missouri-St. Louis men's and women's cross country teams opened their seasons on Saturday at the GLVC East Divisional, hosted by Illinois Springfield.
 
The men were returning to the course for the first time since 1983, while the women were running for the first time in school history.
 
Freshman Benjamin Vandenbrink was the top men's finisher, coming in 48^th in 27:49.59, while freshman Kayley Heeter was the top female finisher in 26:12.38, also in 38yh place.
 
Team Finishes: Men (5^th/5 – 155 points); Women (6^th/6 – 173 points)
 
UMSL Results
Men (8K)
48. Benjamin Vandenbrink (27:49.59)
53. Brett Lynch (30.01.33)
54. Gavin Love (30.34.82)
55. Will Cytron (30:38.65)
58. Sean Ede (31:38.90)
59. Michael Malin (33:31.47)
 
Women (6K)
48. Kayley Heeter (26:12.38)
57. Kennedy Moore (28:30.38)
58. Alex Becker (29:15.66)
59. Haley Lamberson (29:30.90)
60. Corinne Daley (30.53.72)
62. Mimi Bradley (33:39.82)
64. Dominica Rooks (37:51.76)
 
Up Next: UMSL is at the GLVC Championships on October 24 in Elsah, Ill.