MADISON, Wisc.  – The University of Dayton women's cross country team finished 20^th overall at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet on Friday in Wisconsin.

The Flyers were led by sophomore Emily Leonard who placed 39^th individually while freshman Abbie VanFossen set a personal best. As a team, Dayton finished ahead of the likes of IUPUI, Cincinnati, Wright State, Akron, and Detroit.

"The women ran very well today," said head coach Sarah Haveman. "VanFossen really came through for us in the middle of the race. The improvement we showed is promising and we are ready for the next step as a program."

Team Results
1. Michigan – 69 pts.
2. Notre Dame – 79 pts.
3. Michigan State – 88 pts.
4. Wisconsin – 138 pts.
5. Purdue – 156 pts.
20. Dayton – 541 pts.
 
Individual Results
39. Emily Leonard – 21:27.9
60. Taylor Vernot – 21:55.6
112. Grace McDonald – 23:00.7
165. Olivia Albers – 23:42.5
169. Emily Borchers – 23.50.0
175. Nicole Steinbicker – 24:05.7
189. Abbie VanFossen – 24:27.7 (PR)
 
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