BRONX, N.Y. - The University of North Alabama men finished eighth in their first-ever appearance at the ASUN Conference Men's Cross Country Championships, led by a 15th place finish by senior Justin Watson.

North Florida captured its second ASUN title in three seasons, as they won the 40th running of the ASUN Conference Cross Country Championship. The Ospreys were followed by Liberty (34), Lipscomb (75), Stetson (149), Florida Gulf Coast (151), New Jersey tech 9181), Kennesaw State (183), North Alabama (193) and Jacksonville (209).

Watson was UNA's top finisher with a time of 25:57.2, placing him 15th in a field of 71 runners. UNA's Peyton Ewoldt was the next closest Lion runner with a time of 27:14 to finish 39th.

Men's Results
1. North Florida        25
2. Liberty        34
3. Lipscomb        75
4. Stetson        149
5. Florida Gulf Coast    151
6. New Jersey Tech    181
7. Kennesaw State    183
8. North Alabama        193
9. Jacksonville        209

UNA Runners
15. Justin Watson        25:57.2
39. Peyton Ewoldt    27:14.7
50. Tyler Newton        28:03.2
52. Christian Poag    28:13.5
58. Joshua Arnold    28:59.6
60. Foster Hudsmith    29:02.3
61. Hunter Davis        29:07.4
63. Devin Berry        29:11.7
67. Ryan LaGanke    29:31.6

ASUN First Team All-Conference
1.  Azaria Kirwar - Liberty - ASUN Runner of the Year
2.  Noah Perkins - North Florida
3.  Nathan Jurban - North Florida
4.  Rob Leverone - North Florida
5.  Augostine Lisoreng - Liberty
6.  Nick Morken - North Florida
7.  Silas Griffith - Lipscomb

ASUN Second Team All-Conference
1. Benjamin Klemmeck - Liberty
2. Nick Doan - Liberty
3. Christian Conder - North Florida
4. Felix Kandie - Liberty
5. Zach Israel - Lipscomb
6. Fynn Timm - North Florida
7. Hillary Melly - Stetson