Kent State University
Falcon Invite
Cross Country Totals Trio of Top 20 Finishers at Falcon Invitational
10/16/2026 3:14:00 PM | Cross Country
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Sophomores Michael Hanselman and Tanner Smith and senior Ella McCollom all placed in the top 20 during competition at the Falcon Invitational on Friday.
Hanselman was the Golden Flashes' top finisher on the day and placed fourth in the men's 8K race with a time of 25:18.9. Smith crossed the finish line in 25:52.1 for 14th place.
In the women's 6K, McCollom ran a personal-best time of 22:11.0 to finish 13th. Junior Alexis Tracy was the next Kent State runner in the standings at 22 with a time of 22:47.8.
The Flashes will return to action for the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships on Friday, Oct. 30 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Kent State Men (8K)
4. Michael Hanselman – 25:18.9
14. Tanner Smith – 25:52.1
30. Cameron Carn – 26:39.8
34. Rowen Hoffee – 26:50.2
35. Owen Kelly – 26:57.3
42. Carter Schilling – 27:51.3
Kent State Women (6K)
13. Ella McCollom – 22:11.0
22. Alexis Tracy – 22:47.8
29. Gianna Pedone – 23:21.0
30. Nora Salem – 23:28.3
46. Emerson Greene – 24:19.9
48. Savanna Hershberger – 24:46.7
49. Mailey Jackson – 24:55.8
