Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Mohamed qualifies for NCAA Cross Country Championship
11/12/2007 | 12:00:00 | Cross Country
Nov. 12, 2007
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INDIANAPOLIS - Southern Illinois University junior cross country runner Mohamed Mohamed was selected as one of 38 at-large qualifiers for the NCAA Cross Country Championship, the NCAA announced Sunday. Mohamed was one of four at-large qualifiers selected from the Midwest Regional.
Eighteen teams earned automatic qualification following their performance at Saturday's regional championships. An additional 13 teams earned at-large selections along with 38 individuals.
Mohamed finished 14th at the NCAA Midwest Regionals Saturday, running the 10K in 30:28. Mohamed is the only MVC athlete to qualify for the men's NCAA Cross Country Championship this year.
With his selection, Mohamed becomes the first NCAA qualifier for SIU since Joe Byrne in 2005.
The 2007 NCAA Cross Country Championship is set for Monday, Nov. 19 at the Indiana State Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Ind. The event is scheduled to begin at noon Eastern time. The men's and women's championship races will be broadcast live on CSTV.
