The University of Mary women’s cross-country team finished fourth at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Championships Nov. 7 at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, according to University of Mary Athletics. The result extends UMary’s run of top-five conference finishes to 20 consecutive years, the athletics announcement said.
Junior Tori Stepka placed fourth in 20:51.6 and earned All-NSIC First Team honors for the first time, according to the announcement. It was her fifth top-five finish in as many races this season, the university said.
Amanda Overgaauw finished 25th in 22:06.8, followed by Giselle Jahner in 27th at 22:08.2 and Sarah Grotberg in 32nd at 22:16.9, according to University of Mary Athletics. Senior Holly Fromherz completed the team’s scoring, finishing in 22:20.1, the announcement said.
UMary scored 122 points. Winona State won with 45, followed by Minnesota State with 81 and Augustana with 85, according to the final standings published by University of Mary Athletics.
The Marauders are scheduled to race next at the NCAA Central Region Championships on Nov. 21 at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, according to the university announcement.
