LOUISVILLE, Ky..--- The Asbury University men's cross country team participated in the NCAA Division III Regional event on Saturday at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, KY. Despite a challenging field of competitors, the Eagles secured a respectable 27th place out of 37 teams to conclude their 2025 season.
CCS Rookie of the Year
Jesse Gassmann was the top finisher for Asbury, taking 96th place out of the 272 runners with a time of 26:47 for eight kilometers (five miles). It was his fastest time ever by 19 seconds, moving him to 14th place on Asbury's all-time list.
Senior captain and intercultural studies
Dan Kersey concluded his collegiate cross country career with a personal best time of 27:51, followed closely by freshman
Noah Smith, who ran 27:57. It was Noah's best time ever, over 30 seconds faster than his previous best.
JoJo Ernst and
Cameron Tapp filled the remaining two scoring positions for the team. Cameron's time of 28:48 was nearly a minute better than his previous best this season.
Overall Results
"NCAAA DIII Regionals is unlike any other race. You could really feel the energy in the air. This was my last race at Asbury, and I couldn't pick a better one to go out on. Running my last race in my hometown, Louisville, was a full-circle moment. I've put countless miles in Tom Sawyer Park throughout my high school career. I had a unique experience as a fifth-year senior this season. Seeing this group of freshmen come in and grow as people and as runners was special to see. Asbury Cross Country is in good hands."
Cameron Tapp | Sr. | Media Communications | Louisville, Ky.
"The men's team ran with passion and were on a mission. The race was bigger than we are used to, but the guys stepped up to the challenge and faced it with heart. We had a great season, and we are ready to build for the future."
Brooke Stickel | Cross Country Assistant Coach
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