Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor Athletes running in a race on a dirt trail./Photo by: 'ABBPhoto', licensed by Envato.com. The Eastern Connecticut State University men's cross-country team finished third out of nine teams at the Little East Conference Championship on October 31, 2026, earning a top-three team finish behind a strong performance from its runners. The Warriors had several close finishes, with two athletes earning Second Team All-LEC honors. Eastern's top finish