FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2002

Rhode Island College Men’s Cross Country Update #4

Providence, RI--Head Coach Kevin Jackson’s team finished third (12 teams) at the Roger Williams Invitational with a score of 70. Roger Williams finished first with a team score of 37.

Junior Misha Knuettel (Warwick, RI) finished first with a time 27:59. It is the second consecutive week Knuettel has placed first at a meet, having the won the Tri-State Invitational on Oct. 5.

Sophomore Joe Parenteau (Smithfield, RI) finished fifth with a time of 28:41.

Junior Mike Basilico (Johnston, RI) finished 11th with a time of 29:30.

Senior Mike Daniels (Warwick, RI) finished 22nd with a time of 30:23.

Sophomore Matt Faria (Seekonk, MA) finished 33rd with a time of 31:45.

Sophomore Josh Precourt (Woonsocket, RI) finished 54th with a time of 32:52.

Freshman Derek Freitas (North Kingstown, RI) finished 62nd with a time 33:59.

Senior Brian Carney (Barrington, RI) finished 96th with a time of 40:53.

In upcoming action, RIC will compete at the James Earley Invitational, hosted by Westfield State, on Oct. 19.

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