UCF Black & Gold Invitational 2009

The UCF women's cross country team is prepared to start its 2009 season with a home meet on Saturday. The Knights are set to host the 2nd Black & Gold Invitational, the first of two home meets for UCF this season. The men's 8K race is scheduled to begin on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and the women's 5K race will follow at 9:15 a.m. Both races will take place at the UCF Cross Country Complex.

NSU dominated the men's 8K en route to winning its second team title of the 2009 season.

Seniors Krystal Porter and Tara Haddock led NSU by placing fourth and seventh, respectively, in the women's 5K at the UCF Black & Gold Invitational.

The UCF cross country team showed off its depth in its season opener, claiming eight of the top 10 spots to win the Black & Gold Invitational in dominating fashion Saturday morning at the UCF Cross Country Complex. The Knights scored 17 points in the meet, 53 clear of second place.