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Cowboy Harriers Finish 31st at the NCAA Championships
November 19, 2001 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track
Nov. 19, 2001
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Oklahoma State's men's cross country team took 31st in today's NCAA Cross Country Championships in Greenville, S.C.
OSU was part of a very competitive field that included four Big 12 teams. The overall title was won by Big 12 foe Colorado who edged Stanford by one point. The individual title was one by Boaz Chamboiywo of Eastern Michigan.
The Cowboys were led by sophomore Derek Tate who finished 143rd with a time of 31:26. A trio of juniors, Ben Sigle, Kevin Connolly and Ben Lake finished 161st, 171st and 183rd respectively. The final Cowboy to earn team points was sophomore All-Big 12 performer Jason Woolhouse who finished 222nd overall.
Two other Cowboys ran the 10K race . Sophomore Chris McWatters and freshman Ewen North finished 222th and 234th respectively.
This wraps up a successful 2001 campaign for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys overcame adversity this season when they lost three out of their top five runners to injury. Sophomore Jason Woolhouse also overcame a broken collarbone to become an all-conference performer. The Cowboys started off the year by winning the Wichita Gold Classic and never finished below fourth in the regular season. OSU had an impressive post season finishing second in the Big 12 championship and the Midwest regional. Their second-place finish in District V earned the Cowboys their ninth-straight NCAA Championship appearance.
Team Results 1. Colorado 90 2. Stanford 91 3. Arkansas 118 4. N. Arizona 193 5. Wisconsin 245 27. Nebraska 661 28. Texas 679 31. Oklahoma State 729
Individuals 143. Derek Tate 31:26 161. Ben Sigle 31:35 171. Kevin Connolly 31:42 183. Ben Lake 31:52 222. Jason Woolhouse 32:46 227. Chris McWatters 32:56 234. Ewen North 33:06
