EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men's and women's cross country teams return to the course tomorrow, traveling to Owensboro, Ky. for the Panther Prowl. The meet begins at 5:30 PM with the women's 5K, followed by the men's 6K at 6:15 PM. 

The Aces opened up their season last week at the Stegemoller Twilight, with both the men's and women's teams placing second. 

Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind./Western) led the way for the women's team, finishing fourth overall with a time of 14:12.5. Freshman Kyleigh Wolf (Columbus, Ind./Columbus North) followed close behind in her first collegiate race, placing fifth at 14:17.2. Avery Stephens (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) also nabbed a top 10 finish, finishing at 14:36.3

On the men's side, Samuel Lea (Worcester, United KingdomWorcester Sixth Form College) finished second overall with a time of 18:14.0. Freshman James Cruse (Melbourne, Australia) put together a strong performance in his first race at UE, finishing eighth at 18:27.9. Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy/Liceo Scientifico David Maria Turoldo, Zogno (Bg)) also turned in a sub-19 minute time, placing 17th at 18:43.0.

Friday's meet will be hosted at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro.