Memphis, TN – The Majors cross country team had a positive first showing of the season at the 2015 Brooks Memphis Twilight Classic.

The race featured 26 different men's and women's cross country teams with over 500 runners.  The event featured schools of all divisions in the NCAA as Millsaps College had a strong showing for the opening race.

Sophomore runner, Michael Sullivan was the top male for Millsaps last night as he ran a strong race.  Through the first mile he went out at 5:16 and began to settle in.  Overall, Sullivan posted a 23:10 time on the four-mile course.

Senior Ken Newburger ran well with a 23:43 time and freshman James Armstrong had an outstanding NCAA debut with a time of 24:01.

For the women's race, Senior Theresa Woehnker was the top female for the Majors.  Theresa posted a 22:12 time for the 5km race.  Juniors Gabby Rincon and Ally Rincon were the second and third top runners for Millsaps with posted times of 23:11 and 23:45 respectively.

Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Andy Till was satisfied with the opening race for the Majors.

"It was a positive opener for us, this is a huge event and field for this race," Coach Till said.  "In particular, our women ran well and very strong over the second half of the race, it was a solid start."

The positive showing from last night opens the season for the Majors, as the next race will be held in Pensacola, Florida on Sept. 26th.