The Hawkeye · Oct 31, 2023
Rebound earns best finish in program history
ULM AthleticsAfter a rough finish in the Crimson Classic, the men’s cross-country team placed third in the Sun Belt Conference tournament, a record best for the program.
“The men had one of those days that you dream about,” head cross-country coach Jake Poyner said. “They got out hard, found their spots, didn’t look back and battled for every point.”
The top runner for ULM, Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo, placed eighth overall and also won the distinction of SBC Freshman of the Year. Martinez’s 8K time of 25:15.4 helped his team climb the ranks and land at the No. 3 spot.
Martinez said that after a while, running became more of a mental battle against his opponents rather than a physical one.