EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Austin Peay State University's Connor Duncan won the Evansville Invitational, Saturday, at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The Governors finished fourth after accumulating 97 points.

"Connor ran a smart, tough race," Austin Peay head coach Valerie Brown said. "The lead changed four times or so.

"All the men posted close to season bests."

Duncan posted a time of 26:14.6. Ryan Martin finished 24th overall in a time of 28:09.7. Stone Norris was 33rd with a personal best of 29:03.2. Jack Fitzgerald claimed 35th in a time of 29:05.4. Lucas Bales was 42nd in 29:54.8. 

"I was happy to end on our regular season on a good note leading to the ASUN Conference Championship," Brown commented. "Different runners have stepped up at different courses. I give a lot of credit to coach Tony Nicolosi. He's done a great job with the group. There has been a lot of growth, which is a testament to his ability to lead and put them in a position to succeed.

"The men are ready and are in the best shape we've ever been. Excitement around the championship meet is at an all-time high."

Austin Peay takes part in the ASUN Championship, Oct. 29, at John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville, Alabama.