The Lindenwood cross country teams began the 2016 season on Thursday night in Kirksville, Mo. at the Truman State Dual Meet.

Newcomer Omar Es Salmouny led the men, placing second overall and first on the team with a time of 12:34.10. Colin Cernik and Austin Crowe were right behind him with times of 12:35.30 and 12:36.20, respectively.

Jerod Broadbooksand Ero Doce finished fifth and sixth, respectively, while Travis Staebell placed 11th, Joaquin Castillo finished 19th, and Adam Kelso ended the race in 21st.

In total, the men accumulated 20 points as a team to defeat the Bulldogs.

On the women's side, another newcomer paced the team as Anna-Lena Theisen finished in second place with a time of 15:36.80.

Freshman Kayli Brower placed seventh overall and second on the team, while Ashley LaPointe placed 11th with a time of 17:02.30.

Amanda Brisso finished 14th, while Kelsey Robertson, Elyse Flores, and Brenna Duncan placed 17th, 18th, and 19th, respectively.

Both the men and women get back to action Friday, September 8 for the Forest Park Cross Country Invitational in St. Louis, Mo.