NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – The Clark University women's cross country team traveled west to compete in the NEWMAC Championships hosted by Smith on Saturday morning. The Cougars finished 11th out of 12 teams, with nine runners competing in the 6K race.

How it Happened

• Senior Nicole Steele was the first Cougar to cross the finish line, posting a time of 25:46.1 to finish 65th out of 134 runners.

• First-years Rebecca Machado (26:53.3) and Eliana Olkin (28:13.6) were the next two Cougars to finish, each making their first appearance at the NEWMAC Championships.

• Sophomore Lilianna Perin (29:09.4) and senior Mary Elena Morales (29:16.6) crossed the line back-to-back, with junior Antonia Schneider (30:05.5) close behind.

• Senior Lily Vincent (31:08.0), junior Emma St. Louis (33:54.3), and first-year Belle Leal (34:43.7) rounded out the Clark lineup.

What's Next

The Scarlet and White will compete at the NCAA Division III East Regional Championship in Portland, Maine, on November 14.