The William and Mary men's cross country team powered past five other teams Saturday at the CNU Invitational, as the Tribe's second team put in a strong performance leading up to the championship season.  W&M scored 33 points to win the Division I race, finishing three points ahead of VCU.  The Rams' Mohamed Adam was the overall winner with a time of 25:35.7.

Leading the way for W&M was sophomore Jacob Sears (Cary, N.C.), who ran 25:44.1 for second place overall.  Freshman Tom Feeney (Cranford, N.J.) was fourth in 26:01.8, and classmate Nick Tyrey (Raleigh, N.C.) was sixth with a time of 26:04.2.  Sophomore David Pennesi (Fredericksburg, Va.) was ninth in 26:18.4, and senior David Gunnerson (Yorktown, Va.) finished out the scoring in 13th at 26:32.4.  Sophomores Ian MacFawn (LaVale, Md.) and Ricky Cappetta (Stafford, Va.) completed the team's lineup, taking 21st and 22nd respectively, in 26:55.7 and 26:56.1.

The next race on the docket for William and Mary is the Colonial Athletic Association Championships, Saturday, Nov. 2, in Towson, Md.  The Tribe is aiming for its 14th-straight conference title.

CNU Invitational - 8K
Lee Hall Mansion - Newport News, Va.

Team Standings
1. William and Mary 33
2. VCU 36
3. Norfolk State 84
4. North Carolina A&T 89
5. Mount St. Mary's 133
6. Hampton 157

Top Five Individuals
1. Mohamed Adam (VCU) 25:35.7
2. Jacob Sears (W&M) 25:44.1
3. Khalid Khamis (VCU) 25:55.5
4. Tom Feeney (W&M) 26:01.8
5. Sam Hush (VCU) 26:03.1

Other W&M Individuals
6. Nick Tyrey 26:04.2
9. David Pennesi 26:18.4
13. David Gunnerson 26:32.4
21. Ian MacFawn 26:55.7
22. Ricky Cappetta 26:56.1