Nov. 21, 2004

Bronx, N.Y. - For the first time in the history of the program, the Stony Brook men's cross country team captured the University Division title at the IC4A Championships on Saturday at Van Cortlandt Park. Dale Summerville led the way for the Seawolves, finishing third overall.

Summerville, who equalled his best time on the Van Cortlandt Park course, was third in 25:27 over the five mile distance. Summerville was followed by Brian Farrell (fifth, 25:37), Mathew Almond (seventh, 25:55), Shaun Krawitz (15th, 26:18) and Andrew Sinnott (28th, 26:39), who all set personal bests for the course.

With a team score of 58 points, the Seawolves earned the school's first IC4A title. Army finished second with 82 points.

Other Stony Brook placings:

80)    Julian Brown            27.54
102)  Michael Petrina          28.29
125)  Kevin McCarthy           29.16

Team Scores:
1) Stony Brook                  58
2)  Army                               82
3)  Manhattan  College  102
4)  Albany                           115
5)  Marist                             145
    17 Teams competed in the Championship