Full Results

PEORIA, Ill. – The University of Dayton women's cross country team finished 15^th overall at a loaded field at the Bradley Pink Classic in Illinois Friday.

The Flyers competed in their final meet before heading to the conference championships in two weeks and had a strong showing.

Dayton posted an average time of 22:44.8 while competing against over 30 teams around the Midwest.

Freshman Emily Leonard had the best finish for the Flyers with a time of 21:59.3, taking 25^th overall. Junior Mickey Ludlow took 70^th by posting a time of 22:34.7. Sophomore Kathleen Keene, freshman Grace McDonald, and freshman Brittany Fisher all scored points for the Flyers as well. Other runners for Dayton included freshman Kate Crawford, freshman Nicole Steinbicker, and senior Katie Ollier.

"The team did a great job today," said Head Coach Sarah Haveman. "They were responsive and tough. This is exactly what we needed going into conference and I am very proud of how we set ourselves up. We are without a doubt, on the right track."

The Flyers will travel to Pittsburgh, Pa. on Nov. 1 for the Atlantic 10 Cross Country Championships.