NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Auburn University at Montgomery men's cross country team made program history Friday morning, earning a third-place finish at the 2026 Gulf South Conference (GSC) Cross Country Championships at The Hermitage.
The Warhawks scored 82 points in the men's 8K, marking the highest finish in program history while placing three runners on the All-GSC teams for the first time.
AUM's historic performance was highlighted by junior Tyler Anthony, who earned First Team All-GSC honors, becoming the second men's cross country runner in program history to receive the distinction. Sophomores Caleb Yoder and JT Mathison also earned All-GSC recognition with Second Team selections.
Anthony led the Warhawks with an eighth-place finish in a personal-best time of 24:20.70. The junior broke his own program record of 24:26.90, which he established at the UAH Chargers Cross Country Invitational, and now owns the two fastest 8K times in AUM history. His First Team All-GSC selection marked a milestone for the program.
Yoder followed in 12th place at 24:29.10, recording a personal best and moving into third on AUM's all-time 8K list. The sophomore improved upon his previous best of 24:49.60 and now owns three of the 10 fastest 8K times in program history. His performance earned him Second Team All-GSC honors.
Mathison also turned in a personal-best performance, finishing 17th in 24:38.70. The sophomore shaved nearly 14 seconds off his previous best of 24:52.60, set at the UAH Chargers Cross Country Invitational, to secure his Second Team All-GSC selection.
Junior Brexton Hathaway placed 24th in 25:06.20, taking more than 25 seconds off his previous personal best (25:31.20).
Dalton Benefield rounded out the Warhawks' scoring five with a 27th-place finish in 25:15.70, contributing to the program's record-setting team result in his fourth season with AUM.
Mickey Banks crossed the line in 32nd (25:26.60), while sophomore Liam Zadoorian finished 43rd in a personal-best 25:49.30. Zadoorian improved his previous best of 26:34.70 by more than 45 seconds.
Junior Seth Grogan also recorded a personal best, placing 46th (25:55.20) and improving upon his previous mark of 26:00.90, set at the 2024 Louisville Classic.
Sophomore Samuel Holmes finished 57th in 26:33.40, recording his second-fastest time of the season. Senior Ethan Johnston rounded out the Warhawks' lineup in 60th place with a personal-best time of 26:48.50, improving upon his previous mark of 26:50.70 from the 2026 Louisville Classic.
The Lee Flames claimed the team title with 16 points, and the individual title was held by Lee's Kylian Boulanger.
Up Next
The men will travel to Huntsville, Alabama to compete at the NCAA South Regional on Saturday, November 21.
2026 GSC XC Championships
The Hermitage
Men's 8k
3. Auburn University at Montgomery (82 Points)
Individual Results
8. Tyler Anthony 24:20.70
12. Caleb Yoder 24:29.10
17. JT Mathison 24:38.70
24. Brexton Hathaway 25:06.20
27. Dalton Benefield 25:15.70
32. Mikey Banks 25:26.60
43. Liam Zadoorian 25:49.30
46. Seth Grogan 25:55.20
57. Samuel Holmes 26:33.40
60. Ethan Johnston 26:48.50
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