Easy win for Kiprop. Little-known EKU senior Nikodem Dworczak impressed. Ran steady at the very back as the pack accordioned early, then worked his way forward, always near the rail and nicely tucked in on a very gusty evening. Tactically perfect. Hofstra's Abraham Longosiwa did too much work up front, delivered several surges to little effect and paid the price. A rough night for the Crimson. Maybe a touch of added pressure on Blanks to set things right on Fri.
The facility really cleared out after the M 200. Aside from a few scattered, unaffiliated fans like myself, it seemed like the thin crowd that remained was composed entirely of parents, coaches clutching stopwatches and cheering teammates with one eye on the race and another on their phones. We'll see if tomorrow night's affair is any different.