A pipeline that spans over 7,000 miles helped end the drought in Hempstead.

Hofstra’s men’s cross country program is relatively young, with not much history attached to it. Its record book only goes back to 1999. Throughout the program’s existence, it had never reached the top as a team — until now. With some homegrown talent infused with three stars from Kenya, the Pride won the CAA championship.

Led by freshman Freddie Kipkosgei, Hofstra scored 44 points to win the title at the conference’s championship meet at Ocean County Park in Lakewood, N.J. on Halloween.

Kipkosgei is one of three Kenyans who helped steer the Pride to their first team conference title. He won the individual championship on the 8-kilometer course in 23 minutes, 1.6 seconds.

Though Kipkosgei’s native city of Eldor

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