PALATINE, Ill. - A shortened course, tough terrain and competing with a smaller roster couldn't hinder the Ashford University men's cross country team from succeeding in the first meet of 2010, as the Saints took home second place honors at the Seventh Annual Harper Hawks Invitational on Saturday.

CLINTON, Iowa - The casual observer might view the Ashford University's men's cross country roster as having a handful of youthful runners and conclude that the team is in for a season of growing pains.

However, it's the experience those newcomers and the core of returning student-athletes that have Head Coach Tyson Graham's sights set on a Midwest Collegiate Conference championship.

CLINTON, Iowa - Fresh off of releasing their schedule for 2010, the Ashford University men's cross country program picked up another recruit for next season earlier this week, gaining the commitment of junior college transfer Doug Powers of Greenup, Ill.

CLINTON, Iowa - Ashford University men's and women's cross country Head Coach Tyson Graham was pleased to announce he has compiled his schedule of events for the upcoming fall season.

CLINTON, Iowa - Both the Ashford University track and field and cross country teams received a dual boost in recent recruiting history, announcing the commitment of Thomas Hansen of Hometown, Ill.