BRONX, N.Y. – The Marist men's cross country team placed sixth at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships today at Van Cortlandt Park.

Sophomore John Lee (Wading River, N.Y.) finished first for the Red Foxes, posting a time of 26:50 for the 8K. Also placing were senior Ryan Scrudato (Westfield, N.J.) in 27th, sophomore Charles Ropes (Wappingers Falls, N.Y.) in 33rd, Bryan Buttigieg in 36th, sophomore Ryan Colabella (Hauppage, N.Y.)  in 37th, junior Ian Dorset (Clifton Park, N.Y.) in 43rd, and freshman Saad Baig (Staten Island, N.Y.) in 49th.

The Red Foxes posted a total of 151 points. For the 23rd consecutive year, Iona has claimed the MAAC title, posting 15 points.

Team Results: 1-Iona 15, 2-Canisius 73, 3-Rider 109, 4-Fairfield 119, 5-Monmouth 133, 6-Marist 151, 7-Quinnipiac 177, 8-Siena 198, 9-Manhattan 221, 10-Niagara 301.

Marist Individual Results: 18-John Lee 26:50, 27-Ryan Scrudato 27:14, 33-Chalres Ropes 27:26, 36-Bryan Buttigieg 27:27, 37-Ryan Colabella 27:28, 43-Ian Dorset 27:37, 56-Saad Baig 27:45.

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