Nov. 21, 2005 Junior John Kaup (3rd Yr, Grand Island, NE) improved dramatically from his national performance a year ago, placing 86th at the NAIA National Cross Country Meet held at E.P. Tom Sawyer Park on Saturday. Kaup’s time of 26:04 was the second fastest of his career. The men’s team title went to Virginia Intermont College, who scored 52 points for their second consecutive team title. Concordia University (Calif.) finished in second place with 122 points while Lindenwood University (Mo.) was third with 209 points. The men’s individual winner was Soimo Kiplagat from Lindenwood University, who won with a time of 23:49.

In 2004, under rainy conditions, Kaup finished 151st place at the national meet with a time of 27:17.

“Kaup ran a strong and intelligent race,” Head Coach Derek Fey said. “He was moving up in the field from the sound of the gun. I expect him to be an All-American next year.”

Kaup and senior Dru McMillan (4th Yr, Gillette, WY) were honored Friday night with NAIA Academic All-American honors. To be eligible for the award, individuals must be a junior or senior, possess a 3.5 G.P.A., and run a qualifying time.

For more information, contact:
Leslie Rasmussen, sports information director, (402) 426-7298, lrasmuss@dana.edu
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Shad Beam, assistant sports information director, (402) 426-7389, sbeam@dana.edu