Jason Baker Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

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Jason Baker Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

9/8/2026 2:05:00 PM | Men's Cross Country

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – First-year Jason Baker was named the Patriot League Men's Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league Tuesday afternoon.

Baker placed fourth overall in his collegiate debut Friday at the Lehigh Invitational. He completed the 6K course in 18:36.3, pacing all Mountain Hawks and finishing ahead of every other first-year competitor in the field.

Baker and the Mountain Hawks will next compete in Easton, Pennsylvania, at the Lafayette Invitational beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.

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Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country at IC4A Championships on October 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country at Bucknell Open on October 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country at Patriot League Championships on October 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country versus NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on November 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country versus NCAA National Championships on November 21, 2026

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country versus Paul Short Run on October 2, 2026 , , 27th of 35

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country at Lafayette Dual on September 25, 2026 , Win , 15, to, 44

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country at Lafayette Invitational on September 11, 2026 , , 1st of 4

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country versus Lehigh Invitational on September 4, 2026 , , 3rd of 9

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country versus NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on November 14, 2025 , , 13th of 28

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country versus Patriot League Championships on October 31, 2025 , , 8th of 10

Completed Event: Men's Cross Country at Haverford Invitational on October 24, 2025 , , 1st of 7

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