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Mugun Earns USTFCCCA All-Region Honor
November 06, 2012
NEW ORLEANS- Due to his stellar 23rd place finish last weekend at the NCAA East Regional Cross Country Championship, senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting - Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteite) was named to the All-Region Team.
Three Firebirds Men's Cross Country Runners to Compete Sunday at NCAA East Regional
November 04, 2012
NASHUA, N.H.- This Sunday at Mine Falls Park will be the 2012 NCAA East Region Championship hosted by UMass Lowell. This meet will feature representatives from thirty-two universities including three runners from The University of the District of Columbia.
District of Columbia Men's Cross Country Closes Out Season on High Note at NCAA East Regional Championships
November 04, 2012
NASHUA, NH - Led by senior Hillary Mugun, the University of the District of Columbia's men's cross country team ended its 2012 season with tremendous efforts across the board, including impressive personal bests as three Firebird student-athletes competed on Sunday at the NCAA East Regional Championships.
Hillary Mugun Receives ECC Runner of the Year for Men’s Cross Country
October 22, 2012
Washington, DC - Senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting – Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteitei) was named the East Coast Conference Runner of the Year for men’s cross country.
Hillary Mugun Captures Firebirds' First ECC Men's Cross Country Individual Title
October 21, 2012
BROOKVILLE, NY - Running away from the field at mile two, senior Hillary Mugun continued his marvelous season with an individual victory in the East Coast Conference Men's Cross Country Championships on Sunday afternoon, hosted by LIU Post. The Firebirds placed seventh out of nine teams overall.
Mugun Earns ECC Co-Runner of the Week
October 09, 2012
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting - Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteitei)was named East Coast Conference Men’s Cross Country Co-Runner of the week for his performance in the week ending October 7, 2012.
Mugun Leads District of Columbia Men's Cross Country to Victory at DSU Hornet Invitational
October 06, 2012
SMYRNA, DE - Led by senior Hillary Mugun's first-place overall finish, the University of the District of Columbia men's cross country team took first place at the Delaware State Hornet Invitational on Saturday afternoon.
Mugun Leads Firebirds Men's Cross Country at George Mason Invitational
September 29, 2012
LEESBURG, VA - Competing on the tough Oatlands Plantation course at the GMU Invitational against all Division I teams, senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting - Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteitei) once again led the way for the Firebirds men's cross country team with a 33rd place finish among 91 collegiate athletes, in a time of 26:50.
Mugun's 6th Place Finish Leads Strong Firebirds Men's Cross Country Effort at LIU Post Invitational
September 15, 2012
BROOKVILLE, NY - The University of the District of Columbia's Men's Cross Country Team participated in the 17-team LIU Post 8K Invitational on Saturday and was paced by another strong performance from reigning East Coast Conference runner of the week, senior Hillary Mugun. The Firebirds finished 9th among the 17 Teams participating in the meet.
Mugun Earns ECC Runner of the Week; Needham Garners Rookie of the Week
September 10, 2012
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Senior accounting major Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya – Meteitei HS) and freshman sociology major Baldin Needham (Browns Town, Jamaica – St. Jago HS), both of the University of the District of Columbia men’s cross country team, were honored as respective East Coast Conference Runner of the Week and Rookie of the Week for their performance at the Delaware State Invitational this past weekend.
Mugun, District of Columbia Men's Cross Country Open Season on Winning Note
September 07, 2012
SMYRNA, DE - The University of the District of Columbia men's cross country team opened its 2012 season with senior All-American Hillary Mugun leading all 51 contenders with a victory in the Delaware State Invitational held in Smyrna, DE.
ECC Men's and Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll Released; Mugun Named Preseason Runner of the Year
August 21, 2012
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – After capturing the 2011 East Coast Conference Championships, the LIU Post Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have been named the preseason favorites as voted upon by the league’s coaches. Senior Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya) from University of the District of Columbia and sophomore Gladys Kimutai (Eldama Ravime, Kenya) from New York Institute of Technology are named the ECC Preseason Runners of the Year for their respective gender.
UDC Men’s Cross-Country Competes in NCAA Division II Regionals, Finishes Strong
November 08, 2011
Boston, MA – On November 6th, the UDC Men’s Cross-Country team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the NCAA Division II Regionals.
Hillary Mugun Earns ECC First Team All-Conference Award
October 25, 2011
Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Cross Country Teams competed in Brookville, NY Sunday at the ECC Championships. All-American Junior Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya) received a First Team All-Conference accolade after having a tremendous season.
Hillary Mugun Finishes 2nd at ECC Cross Country Championships
October 23, 2011
Brookville, NY– The UDC Men's Cross Country Team traveled up to Brookville, NY on Sunday to make their debut in the ECC Cross Country Championships. The Firebirds looked to prove to the conference their true potential and lay a foundation of success within the East Coast Conference. The team’s performance was highlighted with a 2nd place finish by Junior All-American Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya).
UDC Men’s & Women’s Cross Country to Compete in East Coast Conference Championships
October 18, 2011
Brookville, NY – The UDC Cross Country Men’s and Women’s teams will compete this Sunday, October 23rd in Brookville, NY for the East Coast Conference Championships. With a competitive first year in the ECC, the Firebirds have built a strong foundation as they gear up for the ECC Championships.