Mullin Posts Top Time for Men’s Cross Country in Season Opener

SMITHFIELD, RI – In his first collegiate race, freshman Harry Mullin (West Hartford, CT) posted the top score for Merrimack as the men’s cross country team opened the season at the Bryant Invitational.

In a non-scoring 5K meet, Mullin placed 31st overall in a time of 17:52.33. Right behind him was sophomore John Doherty (Chelmsford, MA) in 35th at 18:11.34. Chris Lawrence (Peabody, MA), Chris Stanwyck (Chelmsford, MA), and Connor Green (Wethersfield, CT) also placed in the top-50.

The Warriors will compete in the Shacklette Invitational next Saturday at Saint Anselm College. They have captured the event the last two years.

TOP MERRIMACK RUNNERS
31. Harry Mullin – 17:52.33
35. John Doherty – 18:11.34
44. Chris Lawrence – 18:36.74
46. Chris Stanwyck – 18:54.06
50. Connor Green – 19:17.64
59. Brendan Mormile – 20:35.01
61. Patrick Lawlor – 20:43.25

TOP-5 MEN
1. Joseph Poulsen, Southern Connecticut - 16:35.40
2. Kevin Gill, Stonehill - 16:42.02
3. Nick Ryan, Northeastern - 16:43.96
4. Stephen Polito, Stonehill - 16:48.46
5. Rob Patterson, Naval Academy Prep - 16:49.97