MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Majors were spotted again running at the Rhodes College Cross Country Invitaional 2012 providing tough competition for the other runners on Saturday. The Majors were hot out of the gate and struggled towards the end as they finished 15th out of 18 teams.

"The Rhodes meet was a good wake up call for the men," commented Head Coach Andy Till. "The competition in our conference is tough and you have to be ready for it, it was a good reality check."

Leading the Majors was freshman Jared Allen with a time of 27:34 coming in 23rd place as he continues his impressive start to his running career.

"I am very proud of Jared for hanging on and pressing," remarks Coach Till. "He ran a very honest and gutsy race and is definitely not afraid to hurt."

Sophomore Ben Parva was the next Major to cross the finish line with a time of 29:03 in 70th place. Following was freshman Ken Newburger with a time of 29:14, placing 81st and sophomore Sam Martin with a time of 30:05, placing 98th.

"Our men went out a little hot and paid the price in the middle of the race," added Coach Till.

Next for the Majors were freshmen Travis Hebeler (30:29 )and Hunter Hidalgo (30:38) finishing together in 103rd and 104th place.

Freshman Konstantin Baizat followed in with a time of 32:35 and senior Douglas Kennedy wrapped up the meet with a time of 39:48.

"We competed hard, but I still think we are better than our performances indicates," explains Coach Till. "We will try and sharpen up a few areas as we head into the Watson Invitational this Friday."

Millsaps retuns to action on Friday as they will compete in the Watson Ford Invitational at 5:15 in Clinton.