RIVER FALLS, WIS. - The University of Northwestern men's cross country team soared to a sixth place finish at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Invitational Friday.

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As the race got underway, Senior Jackson Peterson (Carlton, Minn./Carlton) fronted the pack, finishing first for the Eagles in 28:00. Junior Eric Melendez (Richfield, Minn./Eagle Ridge Academy) worked hard to stay close by, as he came through the line in 28:36.  

Junior Brent Wipf (Shakopee, Minn./Eagle Ridge Academy) showed some speed, passing several competitors in the last stretch of the race to finish in 30:05, while Junior Dillon Clark (Plainview, Minn./Plainview-Elgin-Millville) clocked a personal-best time of 31:18.

Making his collegiate debut, Freshman Matthew Kinfu (Coon Rapids, Minn./Coon Rapids) completed the course in 34:34, respectively.

Carleton took home the team title, finishing with 19 points overall.

UNW will head to Northfield next Saturday to compete in the St. Olaf Invitational. For more information on the men's program, fans should visit www.unweagles.com.