CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nathan Drew paced the Warren Wilson College men's cross country team Friday evening at the Queen City Invitational, held at McAlpine Creek Park.

The freshman completed the 8,000-meter course in 30:46.1 to finish 184th overall. Elliott Heminway followed in 223rd place with a time of 34:59.5. Evan Williams crossed the finish line in 35:28.1 to place 226th, while Ian Novotne finished 227th with a time of 35:36.9. Freshman Nolin Ager completed the Owls' group of finishers, placing 230th in 36:03.5.

North Carolina Central's Aaron Alukunyang won the individual title with a time of 24:08. Charlotte captured the team championship with 41 points, placing all five scoring runners among the top 12. The 49ers finished three points ahead of North Florida, with the performances of Charlotte's fourth and fifth scoring runners proving to be the difference.