Women's Cross Country | 9/4/2015 11:47:00 PM

   Sioux Falls, S.D. --- Minnesota State's women's cross country team opened the 2015 season by posting a sixth-place finish at the Augustana Twilight Invitational held in Sioux Falls, S.D., Friday evening.

The 20-team, three-mile event was held at Yankton Trails.

Sophomore Erin Baker turned in a time of 17:49.60 as the top Maverick in placing 14th. Freshman Lily Paul (18:28.80) placed 32nd, sophomore Jaden Roddick (18:36.20) was 38th, sophomore Megan Allen (18:37.7) finished in 41-place, junior Maddi Sjelin (18:49.6)  was 47th, freshman Josie Braaten (18:50.60) placed 48th, freshman Jessica Boespflug (18:51.00) placed 49th, senior Samantha Soupir (18:56.10) posted a 55th-place finish, sophomore Haley Kruger (19:00.40) was 58th, freshman MacKenzie Dockendorf (19:06.90) placed 66th, freshman Allyson Daines (19:12.20) placed 69th, sophomore Mariah Betzler (19:15.70) placed 73rd, sophomore Erica Hauf (19:34.20) was next at 89th, freshman Sally O'Brien 20:19:47.00) placed 102nd, sophomore Morgan Matthaei (20:48.90) placed 145th and sophomore Becca Ohotto (21:38.30) finished 168th.

Augustana captured top honors in the team standings with 46 points and was followed by Dordt (89), Carleton (99), Doane (146), Morningside (169), Minnesota State (172), Sioux Falls (188), Mount Marty (262), Iowa Central (306) and Simpson rounded out the top ten.

Team and individual results are available HERE.

Next action for the Mavericks is Sept.19 when they compete at the St. Olaf Invitational in Northfield, Minn.