Temple Cross Country Competed at Paul Short Run
The Temple men's and women's teams faced stiff competition at the Paul Short Run hosted at Lehigh University.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Track & Field
The Temple University cross country teams completed their races at the annual Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The men's squad placed 19th in the 8K, while the women's team finished 28th in their 6K race.
Why it matters
The meet provided a significant test for the Owls against a large field of collegiate programs. These results serve as a benchmark for the team's performance heading into their next scheduled competition.
The men's team finished 19th out of 35 schools, while the women's team secured 28th place out of 37 programs. Individual standout Noé Sengel finished 48th out of 329 runners, and Olivia DiGateano finished 112th out of 341 competitors.
The players
Temple University
A public research university in Philadelphia that maintains Division I athletic programs.
Noé Sengel
A member of the Temple men's cross country team who finished 48th in the Paul Short Run.
Olivia DiGateano
A member of the Temple women's cross country team who finished 112th in the Paul Short Run.
Wingate
The institution that won the men's 8K meet with a score of 58 points.
Liberty
The institution that won the women's 6K meet with a score of 115 points.
The details
Noé Sengel led the men's effort in the 8K event, while Olivia DiGateano acted as the top finisher for the women's squad in the 6K race. The teams now shift their focus to training before their upcoming meet in mid-October.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Temple competed in the Paul Short Run.
October 16, 2026: The teams will compete in the Princeton Fall Classic.
Season Trajectory
Participating in the Paul Short Run allows programs to measure their depth against a diverse field of competitors before the championship portion of the season. These results help coaches refine their rosters as the team prepares for the Princeton Fall Classic.
Temple's finish positions provide the necessary context for how the squad will be seeded at the upcoming Princeton Fall Classic. The point totals from the Paul Short Run establish a clear baseline for individual and team improvement requirements moving forward.
The takeaway
The Paul Short Run offers a critical look at how the program stacks up against regional rivals during the heart of the fall schedule. Athletes can use these finishing times to recalibrate their pacing strategies for future races.
What happens next
The Temple cross country teams will compete in the Princeton Fall Classic on October 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit Track & Field.
