Cycling ties for fifth at CX Nationals

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 7, 2023) – The Milligan University cycling team tied for fifth place at the USA Collegiate Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Louisville on Thursday and Friday.

Brody McDonald led the Buffs with a ninth-place finish in the men's race. Trevor August (16th) and Elijah Johnson (23rd) joined McDonald with top-25 placements.

Samantha Clark paced Milligan's women in 12th place. Genevieve Plum (12th) and Miriam Zeise (29th) rounded out the Buffs' scoring trio.

In the team relay on Friday, McDonald, Clark and August combined for a sixth-place finish.

The Buffs tied with SCAD Atlanta with 168 points in the team omnium standings. Colorado Mesa took home the team title with first-place finishes in all three disciples.

Milligan cycling turns its attention to road cycling in the spring 2024 semester.

Full results below:

Men's Race:

Brody McDonald – 9th
Trevor August – 16th
Elijah Johnson – 23rd
Adin Papell – 26th
Malaki Caldwell – 28th
Evan Boyle – 37th
Anthony Bailey – 45th

Women's Race:

Samantha Clark – 12th
Genevieve Plum – 27th
Miriam Zeise – 29th
Julia Kwasnick – 35th
Sammi Maldonado – 36th
Mallory Bryan – 37th
Morgan Johnston – 40th

Team Relay:

Brody McDonald, Samantha Clark, Trevor August – 6th