CRETE, Neb. -- The Bellevue University women and men competed at the Jim Dutcher Invite Friday and Saturday, with several notable finishes and a new school record.
The women were highlighted by sixth-place finishes from Lorena Ramirez in the 1500 meters (5:33.05) and Dayana Montano-Salama in the 5000 meters (23:59.07).
The men's highlights included Cole Wagner's third-place finish in the 3000-meter steeplechase (10:38.75) and a school record in the 1,500 meters by Chris Casart with a time 4:25.60, which was good for seventh place. Casart was sixth in the 5,000 meters (16:55.65) on Friday night.
Up Next:
The Bruins will compete in the Prairie Wolf Invite, hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan University, on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 3 p.m.
BU Women's Results:
| Event | Runner | Time | Place |
| 1,500 Meters | Lorena Ramirez | 5:33.05 | 6 |
| 1,500 Meters | Dayana Montano-Salama | 6:12.81 | 12 |
| 1,500 Meters | Diana Montano-Salama | 6:42.58 | 14 |
| 5,000 Meters | Dayana Montano-Salama | 23:59.07 | 6 |
| 5,000 Meters | Diana Montano-Salama | 25:29.98 | 9 |
BU Men's Results:
| Event | Runner | Time | Place |
| 1,500 Meters | Chris Casart | 4:25.60 | 7 |
| 1,500 Meters | Aaron Newton | 4:39.40 | 11 |
| 1,500 Meters | Gerardo Najera | 4:40.66 | 12 |
| 1,500 Meters | Jason Landin | 4:52.59 | 15 |
| 5,000 Meters | Chris Casart | 16:55.65 | 6 |
| 5,000 Meters | Cole Wagner | 17:06.03 | 7 |
| 5,000 Meters | Gerardo Najera | 17:12.43 | 9 |
| 5,000 Meters | Aaron Newton | 17:53.97 | 12 |
| 5,000 Meters | Tony Chol | 18:45.43 | 16 |
| 3,000 Meter Steeplechase | Cole Wagner | 10:38.78 | 3 |
