Jordan DiRisio Soars too Individual Title at NCAA South Regional
LYNCHBURG, VA - Lynchburg cross-country runner Jordan DiRisio claimed the individual title at the NCAA South Regional Championships on Saturday, November 16, finishing the 8k race in 25:12.4. Aidan Riggle secured 16th place with a time of 25:12.4, while Jack Weddle finished 20th in 25:27.8 to round out the scoring for the men’s team.
The Hornets’ performance at the regional championships carries significant weight as the NCAA Championships selections are set to be unveiled on Sunday, November 16 at 3:00 p.m. the men’s team tallied 57 points, finishing second to Washington & Lee’s 39 points among 24 competing teams. On the women’s side, Mya Baker led Lynchburg with a personal-best 23:16.5, earning all-region honors and finishing 32nd. Hannah Edwards followed closely behind in 33rd with a season-best 23:20.1.
Delaney Saulsbury placed 36th with a time of 23:24.8, and newcomer Winter Tietjen registered a personal best of 23:31.4. DiRisio became Lynchburg’s fifth finisher with a 23:41.1 performance for 46th. The women’s team tallied 182 points to earn fifth place, exceeding their projected finish despite racing without sophomore Adelynn carpenter.
The Hornets’ top-five finishers boasted a 24-second spread, crossing the line within a span of 15 positions. Live results from the NCAA South region Championships are available here.
