INFO | Paul Short Run complete results
 
Bethlehem, Pa.----The No. 3 Wingate University women's cross country team finished eighth in the Paul Short Run College Gold Division Friday. The Bulldogs posted 242 points to claim their best-ever team finish in the prestigious event. Lehigh University hosted the 52nd annual Paul Short Run presented by ASICS on the Goodman Campus Cross Country Course. The PSR is the largest NCAA XC meet in the nation.
 
Liberty won the meet with 115 points, while Penn finished second with 144 points. The rest of the top five included Yale, UMass Amherst and Army West Point. This event holds special meaning for Wingate director of cross country and track and field Matt van Lierop, as Lehigh University is his alma mater.
 
Inside the 6K results
 
- Wingate had six student-athletes in the Gold Division 6K top 100 Friday
- Senior Jacqueline Sanchez finished 29th with her time of 21:22.4
- A Cal State Stanislaus transfer, Sanchez was making her first WU appearance Friday
- Senior Evie Brooks was 33rd, thanks to her 6K time of 21:26.7
- Sophomore Karlijn Mesman finished 43rd with her time of 21:34.8
- Senior Riya Keshaw and junior Maud Lambotte rounded out Wingate's top five
- Keshaw ran a 21:42.3 6K Friday, while Lambotte posted a time of 21:57.3
- Pittsburgh sophomore Maureen Cheruiyot won the Gold 6K (19:47.7)
- The Bulldogs had three runners in the Open 6K top 35 with two in the top 20
- Junior Baia Touza finished in 15th place with a time of 22:07.8
- Senior Maria Chacha took 19th place with her 6K time of 22:14.9
- Freshman Amparo Herrera was 32nd with her time of 22:28.4
- Penn freshman Emily Reid won the Open 6K race Friday (21:08.6)
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate head cross country coach Pol Domenech
 
"The women had to battle some tough conditions today, but we're extremely pleased with their efforts. As they always do, the women moved up incredibly well throughout the race and finished with our highest-ever team placement at this meet."
 
"We're excited to add a few more pieces to the squad and see what we can accomplish when we're at full strength. There is much to be proud of…and still plenty to look forward to…"

Up Next
 
Both Wingate teams will compete in the Queens University of Charlotte Royals XC Challenge Friday, October 9 at McAlpine Creek Park. The Bulldogs conclude the regular season Friday, October 16, venturing to the University of Virginia for the Panorama Farms Invitational.
 
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