Crusaders Step up Against Tough Competition at UIW Invitational
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The University of Dallas women's cross country team ran in the UIW Invitational on Saturday. They faced steep competition, with over half of the 14 team field being from NCAA Division I and II. The Crusaders took 13th place with a total of 435 points and an average time of 33:15 in the 6k race. They finished above Sul Ross State by three points, and behind 12th place St. Thomas who had 332 points. Northern Colorado took first place with 29 points, with the hosts taking second place at 46 points.
Freshman Ella Davis had a breakout performance and paced the Crusaders with a final time of 30:20. Maria Pecha, having been the teams number one all season, finished right behind Davis at 30:40.2 nursing a sore knee. Miranda Roach finished in 33:49.2, Melissa Gabino in 34:53, and Angela Vu rounded out the field for Dallas with a final time of 36:34.9.