VICTORIA, Kan. - The Northwestern Oklahoma State women's cross country team took placed 12th at the FHSU Tiger Open at the Sand Plum Nature Trail, hosted by Fort Hays State.

Northwestern was led by Jasmin Garcia, who finished in 57th place with a time of 20 minutes and 22.0 seconds. The Rangers collected 305 points beating Great American Conference rival Southwestern Oklahoma State by 76 points, while southwestern Baptist won with 40 points.

"The women had a very solid day," stated assistant coach Craig Binkley. "We claimed many personal best and continue to improve each time out. This race bodes well for what we can do at the conference meet."

Camille Lear recorded a time of 20:39.5 placing her in ninth all-time in the record books. Finishing with Northwestern's new 10th best time was Madison Meyer, who posted a 20:45.5 mark and Mariah Malloy is now setting in 11th with a time of 20:48.9.

Jessalyn Rivet-Tissot improved on her best time moving up to 15th in the ranks clocking a time of 21:03.2.

Also running for the Black-and-Red was Briley Yunker (21:43.5), Zoe Moorman (22:47.3), Yvonne Landeros (23:13.6), Crystal Castillo (23:49.2), Jean Dodds (24:07.7), Abrianna Orona (25:25.8) and Savannah Francis (26:19.8).

Northwestern will next run at the GAC championship on Oct. 26 in Arkadelphia, Ark.

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