Year: | Fr. |
Hometown: | Chattanooga, TN |
High School: | Baylor |
Major: | Chemistry |
Parents: | Vinai & Archana |
Junior (2007):
Competed in six events and finished among Emory's top five
performers in five competitions ... Was second on the squad behind
Michael Rothbart in wins and compiled a mark of 711-256 ... Brought
home All-South/Southeast Region honors after pacing the team and
ranking seventh out of 170 runners with a time of 26:18 ... Topped
the Emory pack at the NCAA Championships with a career-best effort
of 26:01 ... Posted a time of 26:06 at the UAA Championships, good
for second place among Emory performers ... Second on the team and
22nd out of 193 at Pre-Nationals (Oct. 6) with a showing of 28:04.
Sophomore (2006):
Solid second season that saw him rank among Emory's top four
runners in all six meets he took part in ... All-region kudos after
coming in 12th overall out of 152 runners (26:36) at the NCAA
South/Southeast Regionals that allowed him to qualify for the NCAA
Championships ... Came in 10th out of 109 contestants at the Great
American Cross Country Festival (Sept. 23) with a time of
28:24.
Freshman (2005):
The freshman earned all-region honors, leading Emory by placing
17th out of 132 runners at the NCAA Regional meet with a
season-best time of 26:02. He also was the top finisher for the
Eagles at the UAA meet, the first time a freshman had lead the team
at the conference meet since 1996. He finished in the top five for
the Eagles in all seven meets this season. His season average time
of 26:50 was fourth-best on the team and the best among new
runners. He was honored as the team's Most Valuable Performer and
Most Outstanding Newcomer.
Personal:
Born October 28, 1986.
Career Stats:
Year | W | L | Pct. | Avg. | Best |
2005 | 544 | 295 | .648 | 26:50 | 26:02 |
2006 | 626 | 258 | .708 | 27:40 | 26:36 |
2007 | 711 | 256 | .735 | 27:13 | 26:01 |
Career | 1881 | 809 | .699 | 26:01 |
Quote:
"As a minority on the team, I still felt welcome. Running
cross country for Emory is a great experience. Everyone works hard
for the team."