BUFFALO, N.Y. (10/13/18) -- Ben Kendell and James McCann placed first and second respectively in the Canisius Alumni Classic, both eclipsing the 25-minute mark, with McCann's time being a new personal record.

Kendell crossed the line first with a time of 24:40 and McCann followed closely behind, finishing with a mark of 24:58, setting a new PR.

This was Kendell's second first place finish in the race, also winning it in 2016.

Junior Scott Smith broke the top-15 finishing with a new PR of 26:23 and sophomore Thomas Mueller broke the top-25 with a time of 26:44.

Junior Adam Fraeyman and freshman Ryan Schwab were the next two runners to cross the line, finishing at 26:59 and 27:05 respectively.

Freshman Michael Greeley finished forty first with a new PR of 27:18.

This was the final tune-up before the Titans head to Kenosha, Wisc. for the Horizon League Championships on Oct. 27.

Here is a recap of today's action at the race:

• Kendell claimed first place at the race for the second time in his career
• McCann cracked the 25-minute mark and set a PR while earning second place
• Scott Smith and Michael Greeley also set new PRs
• The Titans will now turn their attention to Oct. 27 when they will compete in the Horizon League Championships