BOSTON – Suffolk men's cross country ventures up to Auburn, Maine Sunday, Sept. 17 for the Bates Invitational. The Rams will run an 8k at 12 p.m. 

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LAST TIME OUT
Nearly every Ram who took the course at Franklin Park Friday recorded a personal record to push Suffolk men's cross country to a third-place performance at its own Short Course Classic.

MORE READING: Men's Cross Country Takes Third at Short Course Classic

THE FIELD
Six teams will converge in Vacation Land. Joining Suffolk will be Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Tufts and WPI. 

THE DISTANCE
The Rams men will race an 8k for the first time this season.  

TO BE THE BEST YOU HAVE TO BEAT THE BEST
Every team competing Saturday is currently ranked in the top-10 of the East Region, three of who are national ranked. 

COACH'S QUOTE
"Saturday will be one of the biggest tests of the season for our men," head coach Will Feldman said. "Despite a small field size the competition level will be excellent."  

Feldman continued, "We're thrilled to have been invited to compete at a such a selective meet. It speaks volumes to the growth of our program over the last two seasons."

RAMS TO WATCH

• Tim Barry and Thomas Novy should be in the top-15, which would position them as top contenders for a spot at NCAAs at the end of the season.
• Freshman Cam Fredette will make his collegiate debut, and should be a top-5 scorer.  

REGIONAL RANK
Following the season opener, Suffolk men's cross country jumped up to eighth in the East in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association regional rankings.

MORE READING: Men's Cross Country Moves Up to Eighth in East in USTFCCCA Rankings

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
The Rams head to Colfax, Wisconsin Friday, Sept. 29 for the Blugold Invite.