SMYRNA, Del. - The Wolverines found solid footing in the 2019 cross country season opener on Saturday facing Division I opponents Delaware State, Coppin State and Morgan State.

In the men's 5,000 meter Junior Anthony Anastasi wowed the invitational with a fifth place finish of 17:45.0. Coming in quickly behind Anastasi were teammates Junior Brighton Dawson in seventh, at 18:08.0 and Freshman Samuel Courtney in eighth, finishing at 18:15.0.

Also competing for the men were Freshman Damani Eason (24), Senior Ian Thorne (25), and Freshman Christopher Lewis (26).

The men's team finished third overall with a combined time of 1:41:14.0.

The Wolverines are back in action Friday, September 20 at the Goldy-Beacom Fall Classic.