Milton, N.Y. – The Mount Saint Mary College Men's Cross Country team returned to the trails at the Hudson Valley SportsDome on Sunday, competing in the home MSMC Invitational. Christopher Christiano (Waterbury, Conn.) led the Mount in their second of three home events of the season.
 
Christiano finished Sunday's race in the 39^th position overall for the Knights in a field of 124 finishers. He completed the 8K course at the Hudson Valley SportsDome in a time of 32:16.7.
 
Freshman Greg Casale (Staten Island, N.Y.) also turned in a strong performance on Sunday, placing 59^th overall in a time of 34:19.1, while Christian Pangione (Edgewater, N.J.) turned in a 63^rd place finish for the Knights after posting a time of 34:40.5.
 
"The men did a nice job today and continue to improve as the season continues," said Head Coach Fred Callo upon completion of the meet.
 
Isaac Clark from the United States Merchant Marine Academy won the individual event on Sunday with a time of 26:43.9 with the Mariners claiming the team crown with a point total of 32.
 
Following an off week, Mount Saint Mary returns to the SportsDome on October 8 when it hosts the 14^th Annual Knight Invite.