Thursday, March 11
Jackson, N.H.
8 a.m.
Montana State University
vs
5/10K Classic
Zanden McMullen posted MSU's top finish at the NCAA Skiing Championships in New Hampshire, placing 11th in the 10K classic event.
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Bobcat Skiers Third at Midpoint of 2021 NCAA Skiing Championships
3/11/2021 11:48:00 AM | Men's Skiing, Women's Skiing, Skiing
On a warm, sunny day at the Jackson Nordic Center, the Nordic classic races took center stage at the NCAA Skiing Championships
JACKSON, N.H. – On a warm, sunny day at the Jackson Nordic Center, the Nordic classic races took center stage at the NCAA Skiing Championships hosted by the University of New Hampshire. Behind solid performances from Zanden McMullen, Reed Godfrey and Sophia Mazzoni, Montana State sits in third place at the midway mark of the meet.
McMullen, a sophomore from Anchorage, Alaska, posted MSU's best finish of the event, placing 11th overall, covering the 10-kilometer course in 27:42.2. McMullen just missed All-America status by under two-seconds.
Reed Godfrey, skiing in his first NCAA championships, finished 13th in 27:27.6, while Eli Jensen, who is making his fourth NCAA appearance, was 21st in 28:24.0. As a group, the threesome posted 48 points for the Bobcats.
"We aren't used to skiing in such warm conditions," said MSU Nordic head coach Adam St. Pierre. "It was almost 60-degrees. Zanden and Reed just finished outside the top 10 and led a consistent effort for the men. We are looking forward to a great day on Saturday in the 20K skate."
Colorado's Magnus Boee won the men's NCAA classic title in 26:17.7.
Mazzoni, a freshman from Hailey, Idaho, placed 16th, covering the 5K event in 17:24.6. She was followed by Adrianna Proffitt, 20th, 17:37.1, and Aubrey Leclair, 28th, 18:10.5.
"The girls struggled in the heat a bit but put out a good effort to all score points for the team competition," St. Pierre said. "The weather is supposed to drastically change for Saturday's race, with a forecasted high of 32-degrees. We are psyched to race in winter temperatures again."
Sydney Palmer-Leger of Utah won the women's classic crown in 15:50.7. The Utes swept the podium, spring boarding UU into first place in the team standings.
With two events left, Utah has a solid lead on the field with 319 points. The Utes are followed in the top ten by Colorado 252.5, MSU 213.5, Alaska Anchorage 200, Denver 193, Vermont 151, Westminster 137, Northern Michigan 100, New Hampshire 96, and Plymouth State 77.
The alpine slalom races will be held Friday at Cannon Mountain.
McMullen, a sophomore from Anchorage, Alaska, posted MSU's best finish of the event, placing 11th overall, covering the 10-kilometer course in 27:42.2. McMullen just missed All-America status by under two-seconds.
Reed Godfrey, skiing in his first NCAA championships, finished 13th in 27:27.6, while Eli Jensen, who is making his fourth NCAA appearance, was 21st in 28:24.0. As a group, the threesome posted 48 points for the Bobcats.
"We aren't used to skiing in such warm conditions," said MSU Nordic head coach Adam St. Pierre. "It was almost 60-degrees. Zanden and Reed just finished outside the top 10 and led a consistent effort for the men. We are looking forward to a great day on Saturday in the 20K skate."
Colorado's Magnus Boee won the men's NCAA classic title in 26:17.7.
Mazzoni, a freshman from Hailey, Idaho, placed 16th, covering the 5K event in 17:24.6. She was followed by Adrianna Proffitt, 20th, 17:37.1, and Aubrey Leclair, 28th, 18:10.5.
"The girls struggled in the heat a bit but put out a good effort to all score points for the team competition," St. Pierre said. "The weather is supposed to drastically change for Saturday's race, with a forecasted high of 32-degrees. We are psyched to race in winter temperatures again."
Sydney Palmer-Leger of Utah won the women's classic crown in 15:50.7. The Utes swept the podium, spring boarding UU into first place in the team standings.
With two events left, Utah has a solid lead on the field with 319 points. The Utes are followed in the top ten by Colorado 252.5, MSU 213.5, Alaska Anchorage 200, Denver 193, Vermont 151, Westminster 137, Northern Michigan 100, New Hampshire 96, and Plymouth State 77.
The alpine slalom races will be held Friday at Cannon Mountain.
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