Men Claim 12th NCAA DII National Title

Published by Adams State SID on November 19th, 2016

SAINT LEO, Fla. (November 19th, 2016) -- A late kick in the final two kilometers propelled the Adams State University men to their 12thNCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday morning from The Abbey Course.

The Grizzlies trailed only Grand Valley State University at the 8.8K checkpoint but gained traction down the home stretch to surpass the Lakers at the 10K finish line. The late burst produced a winning score of 54 with the Lakers coming in second at 79.

The hardware is the 12th title for ASU since joining the NCAA Division II ranks in 1992. It serves as the program's 24thoverall national championship (NAIA). Furthermore, it's now the 51st national title combined between the ASU cross country and track & field programs.

The ASU men have now won seven cross country titles in the past nine seasons. Saturday's win now gives Damon Martinnine titles as a men's cross country coach.