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Tulane Completes Weather-Impacted Day One of Alumni Muster
May 1, 2026 | Track & Field
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The opening day of the Alumni Muster at E.B. Cushing Stadium was shortened due to inclement weather, but Tulane still put forth strong showings in both the men's and women's 5,000m races. On the men's side, a pair of Green Wave runners in Illia Kunin and Gilbert Rono notched top-three performances, and Morgan Matthews led the way on the women's side.
For the men, Illia Kunin finished as the runner-up of the event with a time of 14:14.29. Gilbert Rono was not far behind, posting a personal-best mark of 14:27.36. Juan Giron made it a trio of Wave athletes in the top 10 by placing seventh with his mark of 14:54.00. Rounding out the Tulane contingent in the race was Cooper Sorsen, who finished 11th with a time of 15:29.47.
The women's race featured only five runners with two Tulane racers. Morgan Matthews finished fourth with a time of 17:28.71, and Elise Brown was fifth with her mark of 17:50.16.
The Alumni Muster concludes with day two tomorrow, including the beginning of field events alongside the rescheduled discus throws that were moved from today due to the weather. The other contingent of Wave athletes will compete tomorrow in the one-day LSU Invitational. Tomorrow's meets will conclude the outdoor regular season.
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For the men, Illia Kunin finished as the runner-up of the event with a time of 14:14.29. Gilbert Rono was not far behind, posting a personal-best mark of 14:27.36. Juan Giron made it a trio of Wave athletes in the top 10 by placing seventh with his mark of 14:54.00. Rounding out the Tulane contingent in the race was Cooper Sorsen, who finished 11th with a time of 15:29.47.
The women's race featured only five runners with two Tulane racers. Morgan Matthews finished fourth with a time of 17:28.71, and Elise Brown was fifth with her mark of 17:50.16.
The Alumni Muster concludes with day two tomorrow, including the beginning of field events alongside the rescheduled discus throws that were moved from today due to the weather. The other contingent of Wave athletes will compete tomorrow in the one-day LSU Invitational. Tomorrow's meets will conclude the outdoor regular season.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball and men's and women's basketball campaigns can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane cross country and track & field on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
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