Davidson Finishes Second at Royals XC Challenge

Saturday, October 11

Charlotte, N.C.

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Royals CC Championship

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Davidson Finishes Second at Royals XC Challenge

10/11/2014 4:17:00 PM | Women's Cross Country

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Paced by senior Erin Osment, who finished the 5K in 18:00.5, Davidson women's cross country finished second out of four teams at the Royals Cross Country Challenge Saturday.

"We ran a very strong race today," said director of cross country and track and field Jen Straub.

Osment, in her first action of the 2014 season, placed fifth overall in a competitive field. Junior Olivia Menden wasn't far behind as the junior crossed the line in 18:14.4 to take seventh.

"I'm proud of Erin and Olivia. It was a tremendous break out race for them," added Straub.

Freshmen Sarah Sears (18:38.4) and Helen Webster (18:40.1) ranked 15th and 16th respectively. Hayden Bates posted a time of 18:44 to take 18th place, while Hannah Reiden finished in 18:44.3 for 19th place. Allison Cheeseman ran 18:44.6 and Sierra Ponthiers crossed in 18:45.1 for 20th and 21st place respectively.

Davidson will next compete at the Atlantic 10 Championship in Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 1.

Davidson Results
5. Erin Osment 18:00.5
7. Olivia Menden 18:14.4
15. Sarah Sears 18:38.4
16. Helen Webster 18:40.1
18. Hayden Bates 18:44.2
19. Hannah Rieden 18:44.3
20. Allison Cheeseman 18:44.6
21. Sierra Ponthiers 18:45.1
28. Grace Watt 19:06.0
30. Caroline Turner 19:13.8
31. Rachel McKay 19:15.6
34. Ali Cobb 19:25.9
35. Ashlyn Gruber 19:39.3
37. Eliza Lawless 19:58.7
38. Brigid Behrens 20:00.0
39. Hannah Moerk 20:24.7
43. Jenny Fritz 21:25.5