ROCHESTER, MI--Three Mustangs participated in the first intercollegiate cross country race on Saturday. The Mustang men traveled to Oakland University to run in the Golden Grizzly Open.

Two freshmen, Anthony Butler and LeAvery Wyckoff, were signed in the offseason to lead the Mustang charge for the inaugural season. Heading into the inaugural race, the freshmen duo couldn't wait to compete after weeks of two-a-day practices and intense training. Butler, a Wyandotte Roosevelt graduate, led the Mustangs on day one with a time of (22:34). Wyckoff, who came to Marygrove via Detroit Communication and Media Arts, followed Butler closely with a time of (23:05). The times would land the Mustangs in 53^rd and 60^th place respectively.

The third Mustang to compete in the Golden Grizzly Open was Frank Murdock. Murdock, a senior forward on the Mustang basketball team, decided to run cross country in his fourth and final year in college. Beating all odds, Murdock came out strong and had a successful race after only training for three days. A time of (23:41) would propel Murdock to a 64^th place finish.

The Mustangs now turn their attention to next week's Tommy Titan Invitational (Running Fit/Detroit Titan). The race will be held Saturday, September 12 at 11:30am at Cass Benton Park in Northville.