2014 Golden Eagle Men's Cross Country News

Season
On the course and off, Sambu has been quiet leader for cross country teams
On the course and off, Sambu has been quiet leader for cross country teams

Cross country sophomore Geoffrey Sambu has been selected as the November recipient of the Tennessee Tech Athletics Unsung Leader Award.

Sambu, Dohrmann named MVPs; Several others claim team awards
Sambu, Dohrmann named MVPs; Several others claim team awards

The Tennessee Tech cross country teams closed out the 2014 season Monday night with an awards dinner, where first-year head coach Wayne Angel and his staff presented several awards. Former U.S. Olympian Jose "Tony" Parrilla was the guest speaker.

Sambu posts highest finish in school history at 13th; strong effort nets Huber 87th
Sambu posts highest finish in school history at 13th; strong effort nets Huber 87th

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Sophomore Geoffrey Sambu recorded the highest finish in school history when he placed 13th at the NCAA South Regional Cross Country Championships Friday morning, while classmate Brennan Huber also had a strong effort with a Top 90 showing.

Sambu, Huber compete Friday in NCAA South Regional meet
Sambu, Huber compete Friday in NCAA South Regional meet

They have a chance to make history Friday morning. Tennessee Tech distance runners Geoffrey Sambu and Brennan Huber are in Florida where they will compete in the NCAA South Regional in a quest to become the first Golden Eagle cross country runners to qualify for the national championships later in the month, and to earn All-South Regional laurels.

Sambu first-team all-OVC, Golden Eagles seventh at OVC Championships
Sambu first-team all-OVC, Golden Eagles seventh at OVC Championships

Geoffrey Sambu set the school record and finished sixth overall and five of Tennessee Tech’s seven runners posted career-best times as the Golden Eagle men’s cross country team claimed seventh place in a field of 12 teams at the 2014 Ohio Valley Conference championships.

Golden Eagles run in OVC Championships Saturday morning in Alabama
Golden Eagles run in OVC Championships Saturday morning in Alabama

With well-rested legs, an enthusiastic mindset, and the chance to climb in the final standings, the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team will be in Oxford, Alabama this weekend to compete in the 2014 Ohio Valley Conference championship.

Sambu, Dohrmann named OVC adidas Runners of the Week
Sambu, Dohrmann named OVC adidas Runners of the Week

A pair of Tennessee Tech cross country standouts, sophomore Geoffrey Sambu and senior Yeshi Dohrmann, have each been tabbed as the Ohio Valley Conference adidas Runner of the Week.

HOT STUFF: Men sixth, women 10th at hot and steamy FSU Invitational
HOT STUFF: Men sixth, women 10th at hot and steamy FSU Invitational

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Tennessee Tech men's cross country team placed sixth and the women's squad finished 10th Friday night at a hot and steamy FSU Invitational at Apalachee Regional Park.

Whole new challenge facing Golden Eagle cross country teams in Florida
Whole new challenge facing Golden Eagle cross country teams in Florida

A whole new set of challenges looms this weekend for the Tennessee Tech cross country teams as they head to the Florida State Invitational. The races will be held at twilight Friday for coach Wayne Angel's runners.

Golden Eagles establish PR times in chilly run at Louisville
Golden Eagles establish PR times in chilly run at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Geoffrey Sambu led the way and five Golden Eagle men set new personal-best times in a chilly run at the Greater Louisville Classic Saturday.

Tech, seven other OVC teams face huge field Saturday at Greater Louisville race
Tech, seven other OVC teams face huge field Saturday at Greater Louisville race

Among the dozens and dozens of teams that will be competing Saturday at the 13th Annual Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic will be Tennessee Tech and seven other Ohio Valley Conference opponents. The field will also bring many of the top-ranked teams throughout the region.

School record already in books, Sambu foundation for building Tech programs
School record already in books, Sambu foundation for building Tech programs

Geoffrey Sambu has already broken the school record in cross country. Over the next few years, coach Wayne Angel thinks Sambu's presence on the Golden Eagle roster can help build track & field and cross country programs that will compete for OVC championships.

Angel adds Samantha Linck to cross country, track & field coaching staff
Angel adds Samantha Linck to cross country, track & field coaching staff

First-year Tennessee Tech cross country and track & field head coach Wayne Angel has announced the addition of Samantha Linck to his staff as an assistant coach.

Golden Eagles 11th at Commodore Classic, Sambu finishes fifth overall
Golden Eagles 11th at Commodore Classic, Sambu finishes fifth overall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With sophomore Geoffrey Sambu leading the way with a fifth place individual finish, the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team placed 11th among 15 Division I programs Saturday at the Commodore Classic hosted by Vanderbilt University.

Golden Eagle runners facing sizeable challenge at Commodore Classic Saturday
Golden Eagle runners facing sizeable challenge at Commodore Classic Saturday

The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will be among 29 schools running Saturday morning at the Commodore Classic, hosted at Percy Warner Park in Nashville by Vanderbilt University. The men will get things started at 9 a.m. CT with an 8K race, followed at 10 a.m. by a women’s 5K contest.

Sambu in Top 10, Golden Eagles battle No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers
Sambu in Top 10, Golden Eagles battle No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Sophomore Geoffrey Sambu earned a Top 10 finish individually and the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team used Saturday's run against the No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers as a solid learning experience on a challenging, slippery course.