Five runners are needed to score in cross country, and this season, only three Aztecs were able to cross the finish line at the Mountain West Conference Championship, rendering San Diego State unable to place in conference.
A shortage of racers has posed unique challenges for the Aztecs all season. Head coach Robert Lusitana said the need to maintain the team throughout a long season adds extra pressure.
Getting sick or injured is not an option, he said.
“Its’ makes it a little more difficult in that we don’t have a lot of margin for error,” Lusitana said.