From NYU Athletics

The New York University men's cross country team finished 20th overall and Dylan Kartek took 20th place individually at the NCAA Division III National Championship, which was held in Hanover, IN, on Saturday, November 23.

After finishing 22nd in 2012, this year's team improved two spots behind Dylan's All-America performance.

Competing in his final collegiate race, Karten ran the 8,000-meter course in a time of 25:08.8. He became NYU's first All-American since Zach Maher finished 15th in 2009.

"Dylan put in a tremendous effort," said NYU Head Coach Nick McDonough. "He was up front for the entire race."

As a team, the Violets totaled 521 points, just two behind 19th-place finisher Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College

St. Olaf College (84 points) won the competition over North Central College (86) by just two points.   

HIGHLIGHTS:

- NYU's second scorer was junior Dharan Kadiyala, who took 97th place overall with a time of 25:52.7.

- Finishing close behind Kadiyala was junior Sebastian Oja. He was 116th with a time of 26:01.6.

- The Violets' other two scorers were freshman Wyn Gates (218th place, 26:43.4) and senior Ryan Gilmore (232nd place, 26:43.4).

- The Violets' cause was hampered by an injury suffered by senior Ross Wistar, who was unable to finish the race.