SEATTLE – Senior All-American Aaron Nelson became just the second Husky and third man in 23 years to successfully defend his title at the Sundodger Invitational, and he was joined in the winner’s circle on the women’s side by junior Maddie Meyers, as the Seattle product earned the first big collegiate win of her career today at Lincoln Park.

The annual season-opener for the Husky cross country teams, the Sundodger once again enjoyed perfect weather after some early clouds burned away. The 14th-ranked Husky women’s team earned the victory for the eighth year in a row, but Washington was denied a sweep of the team titles, as Washington State upset the 27th-ranked UW men to snap a seven-year run for the Dawgs on their home course.