The Pre-Nationals meet looked polar opposite for Iowa State, as the men’s team finished second overall, falling short to Arkansas. On the other hand, the women’s team placed 28th. BYU took first place during the women’s meet.

Men’s Recap

The men’s team put three runners in the top 25.

Freshman Robin Kwemoi Bera led the team with a finish of 22:45.9 and placed fifth individually. Throughout this season, Kwemoi Bera has shown out. During the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, Kwemoi Bera also placed 5th individually.

Seniors Said Mechaal and Sanele Masondo also held top 25 rankings. Mechaal finished at 23:10.7 and placed 19th individually. 

Finally, Masonado finished at 23:14.9 and placed 24 overall.

The men’s team has proven multiple times that they can hold down a high ranking, but ahead of the Big 12 Championship, taking first overall is what they look towards.

Women’s Recap

Three runners stood out as the women’s team opened the morning for the Cyclones with a 6k.

Junior Maelle Porcher led Iowa State during this 6k race. Porcher finished with a time of 19:55.8 and placed 21st. 

All season, Porcher has had a steady runner for the Cyclones. Porcher has made her mark throughout the last four meets by placing in the top 20 twice and opened the season with a first-place finish.

Following Porcher, senior Bella Hiekes and junior Riley Beach placed second and third for the Cyclones.

Hiekes finished at 20:40.2, placing 107 overall. Beach finished with a time of 21:00.0 and placed 148 overall. 

Ahead of the Big 12 Championship the women’s team look to have a more successful meet.