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Plainville, MA -- Trausti Thorsteins reclaimed what was initially his 28 months ago while leading Wagner to a repeat team title at the Northeast Conference men’s cross-country championship.

Spearheading the Seahawks’ narrow team win over Central Connecticut, Thorsteins completed the 8K course at Heather Hill Country Club in 24:28.70. The Icelandic-born harrier was the first of four Wagner scorers in the Top 8 on Sunday, capturing his second individual crown in three tries.

After winning the race as a freshman on October 27, 2018, Thorsteins settled for individual runner-up honors while boosting Wagner to the 2019 team title.

Now, he’s No. 1 again and so is his team.  

Wagner’s 41 team score allowed Joe Stasi’s crew to successfully defend the championship it claimed on November 2, 2019.

Nine-time champion Central Connecticut (43) took second place followed by 2018 team champion Mount St. Mary’s in third. Meet host Bryant (97) was fourth in the seven-team field.

Mount’s Will Merritt crossed the line in 24:34.80, finishing as the individual runner-up. Fellow Mountie John Wang claimed third place.

Staten Islander Anthony Bentivegna was Wagner’s next finisher after Thorsteins. The first-year Seahawk finished sixth overall en-route to capturing the NEC Most Outstanding Rookie Performer award.


TEAM SCORES
1. Wagner 41

2. Central Connecticut 43

3. Mount St. Mary's 46

4. Bryant 97

5. Sacred Heart 143

6. Merrimack 162 

7. Long Island U 178