LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ -- Patrick Palma was the overall finisher in the men's open race to highlight Rowan in the 11th annual Border Battle held at a very wet and muddy DREAM PARK on Saturday.

FINAL RESULTS

The freshman ran 28:40.5 over the 8k course as the Profs owned the top four spots in the race and captured the team title. Eli Keegan (28:45.5) took second, Dominic Burgio (28:55.7) was third and Julian Canon (29:10.3) was fourth as the open race featured over 115 student-athletes.

For the championship race, Rowan placed second overall with 83 points, as Mount Union totaled 70 to capture its first Border Battle crown. Utica's Bennett Melita was the overall finisher in a time of 26:39.1

Aidan Brad was the top Prof in the championship race, placing tenth (27:29.6). Rowan Horner (27:40.2) was 14th with Ty Blackman (27:49.9) in 21st and Colin Patterson (27:52.8) in 22nd. Reid Gervasi was 26th (28:03.1) giving Rowan five finishers in the top 30 out of over 175 competitors and 19 scoring teams.

Rowan finishers (Championship Race):
10. Aidan Brad - 27:29.6
14. Rowan Horner - 27:40.2
21. Ty Blackman - 27:49.8
22. Colin Patterson - 27:52.8
26. Reid Gervasi - 28:03.1
42. Dylan Saber - 28:23.8
59. Garrett Walters - 28:53.0
68. Zach Fayer - 29:10.8
109. Ryan Schmidt - 30:14.5

Rowan finishers (Open Race):
1. Patrick Palma - 28:40.5
2. Eli Keegan - 28:45.5
3. Dominic Burgio - 28:55.7
4. Julian Canon - 29:10.3
11. Kal Heyman - 29:45.0
13. Rowan Henige - 29:50.3
21. Michelangelo Lepore - 30:14.1
29. Matteo Pascucci - 31:08.2
42. Andrew Dopkin - 31:45.8
49. Ryan Wells - 31:57.8

Rowan will now prep for the NJAC Championships that take place on Saturday, October 31st. TCNJ will serve as this year's hosts.