Charlotte, N.C. – The Roanoke College women's cross country team placed 22nd out of 26 teams at the Royals Cross Country Challenge Friday, competing in a field of 221 runners. 

Race Information 

Finish: 22nd of 26 teams 

Event: Royals Cross Country Challenge 

Host: Queens University of Charlotte 

Location: Charlotte, N.C. (McAlpine Creek Park) 

Notes and Notables 

• Roanoke competed in a field of 26 teams featuring programs from multiple NCAA divisions and the NAIA. 

• Maya Herndon led the way for the Maroons, finishing 77th with a time of 19:01.1. 

• Riley Larimer placed 122nd at 19:41.1, followed by Brooke Eichelberger in 167th at 20:34.9 and Sadie Teer in 188th at 21:06.7. 

• Lily Lesher rounded out Roanoke's scoring five, finishing 191st with a time of 21:17.0. 

• The remaining Maroons finished as follows: Lucy Whitenack (21:46.3), Lauren Murray (21:47.9), Alaina DeFelice (21:58.6), Evelyn Magee (22:08.7) and Marleigh Wilson (24:06.8). 

Up Next 

RC will run its home course at Green Hill Park next Saturday, Oct. 17.