Binghamton's cross country and distance track program has officially signed four new recruits during the National Letter of Intent signing period. The incoming class includes two men and two women poised to join the Bearcats next fall. Head coach Annette Acuff expressed enthusiasm about the recruits, highlighting their balance of cross-country and track skills, as well as their academic commitment. The new athletes are expected to make an immediate impact on the program's performance.

By the Numbers
  • Owen Gasper recorded a 4:19.29 in the 1,600-meter and a 9:25.15 in the 3,200-meter track events.
  • Julia Duzynski achieved a personal best of 15:11 in the 2.5-mile cross country race.
  • Carson Zuba ran the 1,600-meter in 4:15.71 and the 3,200-meter in 9:20.36.
  • Anna Congelli posted times of 2:15.28 in the 800-meter and 4:44.71 in the 1,500-meter events.
State of Play
  • Binghamton's men finished as runners-up at the America East Championships in October.
  • The women's team placed third overall in the same championship.
What's Next

The incoming recruits will begin training with the Bearcats in preparation for the upcoming fall season, where they will look to build on their high school successes and contribute to the team's competitiveness in the America East Conference.

Bottom Line

Binghamton cross country and distance track is reinforcing its talent pool with these signings, aiming for continued success in upcoming seasons, driven by a strong mix of athletic ability and academic excellence among new recruits.