MONTEVALLO, Ala. | Alabama State competed in their second in-state cross country race in consecutive weeks, with a pair of runners on each side finishing inside the top 40 in their respective races.

On the men's side, Abdi Hussein finished 22nd with a time of 25:41.37, while Matthew Kibet finished 31st overall with a time of 26:16.28. Brandon Phillips finished with a time of 29:24.01 and Ricky Thornton a time of 29:38.85 in the 8K race.

Meanwhile, on the women's side, Arion Span finished 15th with a time of 19:06.18, followed by Vinnelle Grant inside the top 40 with a time of 20:52.47.

Mariyah Archibald and Hannah Mezidor finished close behind with times of 20:57.47, and 21:55.51 respectively.

Alabama State returns to action September 13 on the road in the Chattanooga Twilight.

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