FARMVILLE, Va. - The Elizabeth City State University men's cross country team delivered a strong performance Friday afternoon at the Lancer Pink Invitational, hosted by Longwood University, securing a third-place team finish in the men's 8K race.
The Vikings accumulated 69 points, finishing ahead of fellow HBCU North Carolina Central University, which placed fourth with 81 points. Host Longwood University claimed the team title with 27 points, followed by Southern Virginia University with 56 points.
Junior
Joshua White led the way for ECSU, finishing ninth overall with a time of
27:14.8. Fellow junior
Malachi Nixon followed closely behind, securing a 10th-place finish in
27:24.8, giving the Vikings two runners inside the top 10. Junior
Sylvester Reed continued the Vikings' strong showing, crossing the finish line in 15th place with a time of
28:04.2. Sophomore
Christopher Vernon added a 26th-place finish, recording a time of
29:35.9. At the same time, freshman
David Medina rounded out the team's scoring five with a 30th-place finish in
30:37.4. Sophomore
Dalvin Autry and junior
William Battle completed the Vikings' lineup, finishing 34th and 35th overall with times of
33:33.1 and
33:33.2, respectively. ECSU's top five runners combined for an average time of
28:36, demonstrating a competitive team effort against a field featuring NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III programs.
ECSU Individual Results – Men's 8K
Team Standings
- Longwood University – 27 points
- Southern Virginia University – 56 points
- Elizabeth City State University – 69 points
- North Carolina Central University – 81 points
The Vikings will look to build on their performance as they head to Salem, VA, for the CIAA Cross Country Championships on October 22, 2026.
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www.ecsuvikings.com.
