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Milwaukee finished ninth at the Horizon League men’s cross-country championships with 210 points. Will Whiteis led the Panthers in 30th, while senior Cullen Boyle withdrew with health issues. Coach Andrew Basler said the result fell short of the team’s goal, but he sees progress in the program.

By the Numbers
  • 210 points — Milwaukee’s score, tied with Wright State.
  • 30th — Will Whiteis’s finish in 25:26.62 over 8K.
  • 38th — Harper Fahey’s finish in 25:38.32.
  • 32 points — Youngstown State’s winning score, securing its fifth straight men’s title.
Yes, But

Ninth place was below Milwaukee’s expectations, and Boyle’s health-related withdrawal was an early setback. Still, Basler highlighted strong efforts from the team’s top three and pointed to signs of progress beyond the final standings.

What’s Next

Milwaukee will assess the team’s health and performances before setting its travel roster for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 13 in East Lansing, Michigan.

Bottom Line

The finish was not the step up Milwaukee wanted, but the Panthers head to regionals looking to build on individual efforts and the progress their coaches see taking shape.