Worcester, MA- Worcester State Men’s Cross Country first year, James Riley (Shrewsbury, MA), was named Rookie of the Week for the MASCAC for the third week in a row after a strong finish in the race on Saturday at the Connecticut College Invitational.

Riley finished with a time of 28:36.20 in the 8k race as the first Lancer across the finish line at Harkness Memorial State Park on Saturday afternoon. This is the third Rookie of the Week Honor on the season for Riley.

Riley and the Men’s Cross-Country team are back in action in two weeks, October 29, when they are set to defend their 2021 MASCAC Championship at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA.