CULLOWHEE, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb men's and women's cross country teams each placed fourth at the Western Carolina Open.

The men's team had one runner in the top 10 and two in the top 20, totaling 113 points. The women had three runners in the top 20, tallying 93 points in the meet.

Josh Hudson recorded a time of 19:59 to lead the way for the Bulldogs. Hudson placed ninth overall. Teammate Lucas McAneney crossed the line in 20:25, earning an 18th-place finish.

Alex Nimmo took home 21st with an effort of 21:06 while Timothy Israel netted a time of 22:02.

On the women's side, Michele Milner was the first Bulldog to cross the finish line for the second straight week. Milner ran the course in 15:03. Katherine Warden and Abby Callahan each compiled top-20 finishes. Warden was 14th with a time of 15:19 while Callahan crossed the line in 15:38.

The Bulldogs take a week off before racing on Sept. 29 at McAlister's Deli Invitational in Greenville, N.C.