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Sept. 19, 2009

Complete Results

Kenosha, Wisc. - - The University of Louisville cross country programs picked up from where they left off with a sweep of the UW-Parkside Midwest Open team titles to go along with an individual title for the men on Saturday at the Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course.

The Cardinal men had five of the top 10 finishers, including the top four, to score 17 points and claim their second straight win. Marquette finished runner-up with 74 points and were followed by Hillsdale in third with 104 points.

Setting the pace for the men was junior Matt Bruce, who covered the 8,000-meter course in 24:26.3. It marked the second consecutive week the Cards have picked up the individual crown. Redshirt senior Corey Thorne placed second with a time of 24:40.7, while redshirt sophomore Matt Hughes completed the race in 24:45.6 to take third. Rounding out the scoring for UofL was Senior Scott McClain who finished seventh with a time of 25:32.4. Sophomore Gordon Dooley finished 11th with a time of 25:52.5.

In the women's race, the Cards tied West Virginia for a share of the team title with 43 points. Marquette scored 47 points to take third place.

Leading the way once again for UofL was senior Tarah McKay who finished second at the meet as she covered the 5,000-meter course in 17:19.4. While she did finish second, McKay extended her streak to 21 career races that she has been the top finisher in a Cardinal uniform.

Senior Kim Grieshaber completed the course in 17:47.0 to finish third, while junior Emily Borsare was fourth in 17:59.2. Seniors Kelsey Page and Kat Alcorn took 16th and 18th place with times of 18:37.6 and 18:42.8, respectively, to cap the scoring. Others finishing the race were Kortni Dukes and Kathryn Long.

"I am very excited about both teams' victories as well as Matt Bruce's individual accomplishment winning the men's race," said UofL head coach Brice Allen. "Our program showed a lot of poise against some very good BIG EAST teams, including nationally ranked West Virginia. Everyone did very well and we will continue to work on our gap from 1-5 as we enter championship season. Overall, it was a great day for the Louisville Cardinals and we are excited about this progression."

The Cards will now have a one week break before hosting the Greater Louisville Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park on October 3.

For the most up-to-date information on Louisville Cross Country, visit www.uoflsports.com.

Midwest Open
Kenosha, Wisc. - Sept. 19, 2009
Men: 8 km / Women: 5 km
MENS RACE RESULTS (15 Teams)
1.	LOUISVILLE	17 points
2.	Marquette	74 points
3.	Hillsdale	104 points
4.	North Dakota St.109 points
5.	UW-Milwaukee	123 points
6.	Michigan Tech	181 points
7.	N. Kentucky 	193 points
8.	Tiffin		199 points
9.	UW-Parkside	246 points
10.	Northwoods	306 points
11.	Illinois Tech	307 points
12.	Lawrence	367 points
13.	Beloit College	376 points
14.	Kenyon College	380 points
15.	Joliet JC	490 points
U of L Men's Individual Finishers (Field of 146)
1.	Matt Bruce	24.26.3
2.	Cory Thorne	24.40.7
3.	Matt Hughes	24.45.6
4.	Michael Eaton	25:01.4
7.	Scott McClain	25.32.4
11.	Gordon Dooley	25.52.5
WOMENS RACE RESULTS (17 Teams)
1.	LOUISVILLE	43 points
1.	West Virginia	43 points
3.	Marquette	47 points
4.	Hillsdale	122 points
5.	North Dakota St.144 points
6.	N. Kentucky	183 points
7.	Michigan Tech	201 points
8.	UW-Milwaukee	249 points
9.	N. Michigan	250 points
10.	Illinois Tech	295 points
11.	UW-Parkside	302 points
12.	Kenyon College	340 points
13.	Tiffin 	        341 points
14.	Beloit College	405 points
15.	Lawrence	449 points
16.	Joliet JC	527 points
Inc.	Northwoods	4 finishers
U of L Women's Individual Finishers (Field of 175)
2.	Tarah McKay	17:19.4
3.	Kim Grieshaber	17:47.0
4.	Emily Borsare	17:59.2
16.	Kelsey Page	18:37.6
17.	Kat Alcorn	18:42.8
20.	Kortni Dukes	18:46.5
23.	Kathryn Long	18:59.9