Meet Results -  OLLU Classic
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — October 3, 2026 — North American University Cross Country continued its 2026 campaign Saturday at the OLLU Invitational, with the Stallions putting together another competitive showing as the team builds toward the heart of conference season.

Freshman Abbot Acosta led the way for NAU, finishing 36th overall with a time of 28:48.1, averaging a 5:48 mile pace across the four-loop course. Acosta's performance earned him the RRAC nomination following the meet.

Acosta maintained a steady rhythm throughout the race, opening with a 7:05 first loop before closing the final three loops in 7:08, 7:25 and 7:08. His 28:48.1 finish placed him among the top runners in a field that included athletes from Texas A&M International, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Trinity, Texas Lutheran, Texas Southmost College and host Our Lady of the Lake.

Sophomore Tyler Johns followed for the Stallions, finishing 71st at 36:40.6, with a 7:23 pace. Johns battled through the middle portion of the race before closing his fourth loop in 9:36.

Freshman Gino Burioni crossed the line in 33:50.2, finishing 66th overall with a 6:48 pace. Burioni saved his strongest split for the final loop, posting an 8:00 finish.

Freshman Christopher Spight completed the NAU group in 38:19.0, finishing 76th overall at a 7:42 pace. Spight closed his final loop in 9:36 after recording a 10:15 third-loop split.

Stallions Keep Building

The OLLU Invitational provided another opportunity for NAU to test itself against a strong field while continuing to build toward conference competition.

For Acosta, the race added another strong performance to his freshman campaign and put his name forward for RRAC recognition.
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Up Next: 

The road now leads to the DFW Metroplex as North American heads to Fort Worth for the DBU Old Glory Gallop on Saturday, October 17. Hosted at AP Ranch, the meet brings a true Texas flavor to cross country, with runners taking on a grass course featuring long, gradual climbs and descents across the ranch.

The University Men's 8K gets underway at 8:15 a.m., followed by the University Women's 5K at 9:15 a.m. With the Stallions continuing to build toward conference competition, Triple D is next on the itinerary.

Dallas. Dirt. Distance. Let's run.

NAU Cross Country: Building. Racing. Closing.

Hooves Up.