YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Despite the graduation of Gordon Minty, Coach Bob Parks looked to have another cross country strong season, especially with the addition of Monroe Community College transfer Joe Caruso.
Eastern Michigan saw some success early on as veteran Tom Hollander finished runner-up at the EMU Open with a 24:20 time with two other harriers followed closely behind. EMU then hosted Western Michigan, with Parks' team thwarting the Broncos 18-40 with Nick Ellis setting a new course record at 24:13.2. However, lack of depth kept meets closer than usual.