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ROCHESTER, Mich. (9/4/2015) -- The University of Detroit Mercy men's cross country team got its season going with a short trip out to Rochester to compete in the 15th Annual Golden Grizzly Open on Friday.

"It was hot and humid and we came out here as an extended work out after the hard training we have been putting in," said Director of track and field and cross country Guy Murray '89. "We were a bit shorthanded on both teams, but we will continue to work hard as we move on."

The 6K event was held on the Oakland Cross Country Course as the Titans took part in the event for the 15th straight year. 

Detroit claimed third in the race totaling 72 points with a short roster, running only six harriers on the day.

Senior Colin Creagh - the All-Horizon League First Team runner after finishing second in the conference championship last season - started the year right where he left off last season placing seventh in 19:50. It was also his ninth career top-11 effort.

Sophomore Charlie Felton was 17th in 21:12, while sophomore Cody Smith was right behind him in 18th place, clocking a 21:15 in his collegiate debut.

Senior Joshua Carolin set a personal record with a time of 22:09 for 23rd. Sophomore Miles Kelleher finished in 25th in 22:20 and senior Colton Wirgau made his cross country debut and was 42nd in 25:56.

The Titans will now get ready for the 29th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational which is set for next Saturday, Sept. 12, at Cass Benton Park in Northville. For more information and for the meet schedule, click here.