Aouad had the center lane after qualifying with the fastest time on Friday. Photos by Howard W. Hewitt
Aouad receives his NCAA trophy.
The senior jumped to the podium and beamed throughout the ceremony.
McCarthy and Waterman near the end of the 800 run.
Both sat quietly and pondered the race and, perhaps, the future as well.
Kevin McCarthy accepts a handshake and his trophy.
Jake Waterman '13 with his award.
Coaches Clyde Morgan, Roger Busch and teammate Kenny Farris try to get a smile from McCarthy and Waterman who on the awards podium.
After the race and back in the preparation area, Morgan and Aouad share a hug celebrating the accomplishment.
Sometimes even a teammate can't offer enough consolation.
Despite the two underclassmen's clear disappointment, a Final 8, NCAA National Championship podium with two Wabash All-Americans standing proud looks pretty good.
Despite the two underclassmen's clear disappointment, a Final 8, NCAA National Championship podium with two Wabash All-Americans standing proud looks pretty good.