LAWRENCE — Dylan Sprecker claimed top medalist honors in the eight-kilometer race and the Pittsburg State University men's cross country team claimed the team title in the Pre-Nationals Meet hosted at Rim Rock Farm.

Sprecker won the race in 23 minutes, 53.9 seconds, while John Langill (24:25.5) and Tyler Atkins (24:30.5) also secured top 10 finishes by placing ninth and 10^th, respectively.

Pitt State, the No. 19 ranked team in NCAA Division II, posted a low score of 51 points in the 15-team field that included five additional top 25 squads. Western Colorado finished a distance second place with 93 points, while No. 16 Washburn placed third with 98 points.

Nick Kilonzo (24:49.2) and Brody Deniston (24:52.2) rounded out Pitt State's five scored positions.

The Pitt State women logged a fifth-place team finish in their 18-team field. The No. 10 ranked Gorillas posted a 165 team score to finish behind No. 3 Colorado Mines (84 pts), Western Colorado (85), No. 7 Colo.-Colo. Springs (90 pts) and No. 9 Missouri Southern (144 pts).

Paige Mullen finished second among individuals in the six-kilometer race, crossing the line in 20:57.8. Lorna Rae Pierce also placed fifth in 21:07.5.