Payne Tabbed Runner of the Week
Junior Morgan Payne is the Empire 8 Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week after leading Utica at the Harry Lang Invitational at Colgate University on Saturday, Sept. 1. The Pioneers came in eighth place overall, and second amongst Divsion III teams. Utica competed against the likes of Division I schools including Syracuse University, Colgate University, and the United States Naval Academy.
Payne led the Pioneers as he placed first among Division III runners and 30th overall with a final time of 21:15.00 on the 6,400 meter course.