SAYREVILLE, N.J., September 28, 2024 – It was another dominant performance by the No. 25-ranked Monroe University men's cross country team on Saturday at the Caldwell Cougar Chase Invite, with all five scorers placing in the Top 24, including a trio of Top-5 finishers on the day. The Mustangs placed second overall out of six scoring teams on the day.
 
Tinashe Bure was Monroe's top finisher, running a personal-best 8K time of 26:15.30 to secure second place out of 46 runners in the meet. Nkanyezi Ziqubu also performed at a record pace with a time of 26:58.40 to take third place right behind Bure. Siyabonga Mbatha crossed the line fifth overall, clocking in at 27:13.70.
 
Anesuishe Makuwatsine also earned a new personal record on Saturday, running a time of 34:34.30, to place 22nd. Jahmar Francis then capped things off for Monroe with a 24th-place time of 35:40.90.
 
The Mustangs have a big meet coming up next weekend, as they'll race in the Queensborough Invitational that will also serve as the NJCAA Division I Region 15 Championship at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. The meet on Sunday, Oct. 6, will begin at 11 a.m.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 28 teams competing across nine sports. There are 20 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well the Monroe University marching band, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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