SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Clark University women's cross country team traveled west for the Western New England Golden Bear Invitational on Saturday morning. The Cougars finished 10th out of 18 teams, placing two runners in the top 50 in the 6K while six runners recorded career-best times.
How it Happened
-
Senior Nicole Steele led the Cougars, finishing in 24:43.88 to place 21st in the field of 157 runners.
-
First-year Rebecca Machado crossed the line in 25:52.32 to finish 41st overall, shaving nearly 50 seconds off her previous career best in the event.
-
First-year Eliana Olkin (26:52.23) and senior Mary Elena Morales (27:00.65) finished back-to-back in 60th and 61st place, respectively. Olkin set a new career best in just her second career 6K.
-
Junior Antonia Schneider (28:32.64), junior Emma St. Louis (28:36.21), and senior Lily Vincent (28:54.30) crossed in quick succession. All three recorded career-best times and broke the 30-minute mark in the event for the first time.
-
Sophomore Lilianna Perin (29:03.62) and first-year Belle Leal (31:40.80) rounded out the Cougars' lineup. Perin recorded a career best, while Leal established her first collegiate 6K time.
What's Next
The Scarlet and White gear up for the NEWMAC Championships in two weeks. Smith College will host the event on Saturday, October 17, with races beginning at 11:00 a.m.
