BIG RAPIDS, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University men's cross country team began its 2014 campaign Saturday (9/6) at the Ferris State Invitational in Big Rapids, Mich.

Leading the Cardinals was junior David Jensen, who clocked in at 29:37, good for a 21st place finish.  Freshmen Collin Nurenberg  and Kyle Baxter finished their first collegiate races in times of 29:55 (25th) and 30:32 (31st), respectively. Andrew Plude placed 33rd at 31:13 with teammate Travis Toye close behind for a 34th place finish at the 31:34 mark.

Saginaw Valley will be back in action next Friday (9/12) to compete in the Michigan State Invitational in East Lansing, Mich.