Fisher Paces Cross Country as Men Claim Canisius Alumni Classic Title

Junior Nathaniel Fisher claimed a third-place finish as the Canisius men's cross country team claimed a first-place finish and the women claimed fourth as the teams returned home to host the Canisius Alumni Classic Saturday at Delaware Park in Buffalo, N.Y.

Sophomore Clara Sundberg paced the Golden Griffins in the women's 5k race for the second straight year, placing 21st with her time of 19:11.0. Freshman Emily Priset claimed 24th in the race, finishing in 19:12.5, and senior Mia Servis rounded out the top three finishers for the Griffs with her 30th-place finish.

Canisius finished in fifth place overall with a team total of 155 points. Detroit Mercy claimed first in the race with 45 points. Buffalo (53) and Niagara (73) rounded out the top three.

In the men's 8k, Fisher led Canisius with his third-place finish, crossing the finish line in 24:18.5. The Griffs placed three runners in the top 11, with sophomore Daniel Granville (24:52.3/8th) and junior Joseph Capuzzo (24:59.9/11th) rounding out the top three finishers for the hosts.

The Canisius men finished in first with 70 points. Detroit Mercy finished in second with 71 points, and Buffalo (85) finished in third.

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Players Mentioned

Joseph Capuzzo: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Mia Servis: 5' 4"; Sophomore

Clara Sundberg: 5' 6"; Freshman

Nathaniel Fisher: 5' 10"; Freshman

Daniel Granville: 6' 1"; Sophomore

Emily Priset: 5' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Joseph Capuzzo
: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Mia Servis
: 5' 4"; Sophomore

Clara Sundberg
: 5' 6"; Freshman

Nathaniel Fisher
: 5' 10"; Freshman

Daniel Granville
: 6' 1"; Sophomore

Emily Priset
: 5' 3"; Freshman