FMU runners place third at Pfeiffer Invitational Meet

MISENHEIMER, NC – Freshmen Ethan Hickey and Charlie Hall led the Francis Marion University men’s cross country team, while junior Caroline Thompkins paced the FMU women as both Patriot squads placed third at the Pfeiffer University Invitational Meet on Saturday (Sept. 16) morning. Hickey and Hall both improved on their 8,000-meter times from the season opener as Hickey finished ninth overall in 28:27.6 and Hall was 10th in 28:38.0. Sophomore Zachary Patrick was the next FMU finisher, as he placed 13th with a time of 29:38.3. Other Patriot runners included senior Cullen Dore (29:59.0) in 16th position, freshman Barry Hardy…