Women's Cross Country | 9/17/2016 1:55:00 PM

   Northfield, Minn. --- Minnesota State's women's cross country team turned in a fifth-place result at the St. Olaf Invitational held in Northfield, Saturday.

The 23-team, 6K event was held at the St. Olaf Trails.

Junior Erin Baker (23:28.0) placed 12th as the top Maverick individual at the event. Sophomore Lily Paul (23:57.0) placed 28th and sophomore Megan Serratore (23:58.0) was 29th. paced the Mavericks (17:46.34). Junior Megan Allen (24:13.0) finished 38th.  Freshman Carisa Weyenberg (24:17.0) was 40th, while sophomore Josie Braaten (24:23.0) was 45th and junior Haley Kruger (24:49.0) finished 67th. Other Maverick individuals competing included freshman Josie Heeren (24:50.0, 80th), freshman Bobbi Patrick (24:56.0, 85th), freshman Jaylynn Lauer (25:20.0, 110th), sophomore Allyson Daines (25:29.0, 121st), junior Mariah Betzler (25:39.0, 126th), freshman Katie Anderson (26:16.0, 169th), sophomore Jessica Boespflug (26:55.0, 207th), sophomore Mackenzie Dockendorf (27:14., 223rd), freshman Hilary Swanson (29:24.0, 309th) and junior Becca Ohotto (30:30.0, 337th). 

Minnesota Duluth tallied 28 points in claiming the team title, while the Mavericks combined for 147 points.

Team and individual results are available HERE.

Next action for the Mavericks is Sept.24 when they compete at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn.