Pitarro, Salsman lead SLU in Season Opener

NEW ORLEANS, La . – The Southeastern Louisiana University men’s and women’s cross country competed in the first meet of the 2026 season Friday, taking part in the Battle for New Orleans at Lake Oaks Park. The SLU men captured a team finish of sixth in the 5K race. Tanner Salsman led the charge, earning a 22 nd -place finish with a personal-best time of 16.00.6. D’Juan Joseph (17:34.2, 46 th ), Sabien Perry (17:58.1, 53 rd ), Matthew Norman (18:06.6, 57 th ), and Aiden Touchet (18:14.2, 58 th ) all finished within the top 60 runners. Joseph’s time…