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The Augusta men’s cross country team claimed victory at the Bobcat Invitational with a standout performance, totaling 28 points and placing five runners in the top 10. Senior Nasrudin Mohamed won the individual championship, completing the 8K race in 25:44.36, while Oscar Curry and Jackson Musto secured third and seventh places, respectively. The team’s strong showing reinforces their competitive edge as they prepare for future events, including the upcoming Royals Invitational.
Milledgeville, Ga. – The Augusta men’s cross country team achieved a remarkable victory at the Bobcat Invitational held on September 26, 2025, securing the championship title with a total of 28 points. With five runners finishing in the top 10, the team’s dominant performance underscored their competitive edge in the sport.
Leading the way for Augusta was senior Nasrudin Mohamed, who clinched the individual championship by completing the 8K race in an impressive time of 25:44.36. Following closely behind was Oscar Curry, who placed third overall with a time of 26:21.99. Other notable finishes included Jackson Musto, who came in seventh at 26:41.22, Eli Corn in eighth place with a time of 26:47.41, and Andrew Helfers, rounding out the top 10 with a time of 26:48.96.
Luke Brand finished just outside the scoring five in 11th place with a time of 27:17.41, while Connor Mumford closely followed with a time of 27:17.94. The remaining Augusta competitors included DJ Oakes (27:18.43), Sam Segrist (28:00.24), Carter Dehnke (28:03.34), Shahzeb Rashid (28:09.69), Seth Eye (28:11.05), Benjamin Hall (28:21.36), Noah Shepherd (28:28.07), Barrett Stepp (29:10.23), Landon Amos (29:28.76), and Evans McDaniel (33:30.98).
The team achieved a total team time of 2:12:23.93, translating to an average time of 26:28 per runner. The scoring spread among the top five finishers was just over one minute, showcasing a consistent and strong performance throughout the race.
In the lead-up to this event, Augusta competed at the Queens City Invitational, where Nasrudin Mohamed was named Peach Belt Conference Runner of the Week after finishing eighth with a time of 25:08.4. The Jaguars also marked their presence as the fastest Division II program in that meet, finishing in third place overall.
Looking ahead, Augusta plans to compete again on October 10, 2025, at the Royals Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. Fans of the Augusta University Athletics program can subscribe for updates through the university’s website and social media platforms to follow the team’s upcoming events and performances.
This latest victory at the Bobcat Invitational further solidifies Augusta’s position in the competitive landscape of collegiate cross country, demonstrating their potential as they prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in the season.
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- Augusta Jags: Jaguar Men Win Bobcat Invitational
- Wikipedia: Cross Country Running
- Augusta Jags: Nasrudin Mohamed Named PBC Runner of the Week
- Google Search: College Cross Country
- Augusta Jags: Augusta Men’s Cross Country Dominates
- Google Scholar: Cross Country Performance
- Augusta Jags: Jaguar Cross Country 2025 Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cross Country Running
- Augusta Jags: Men’s Cross Country Academic Honors
- Google News: Augusta University Athletics
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