SOUTH BEND, Ind.- The University of Dayton Women's Cross Country team finished 16^th out of 23 teams on Friday at the Joe Piane Invitational, hosted by the University of Notre Dame. The Flyers raced in a competitive field, featuring teams from across the country. This was the third time that UD has hit the course this season and their third 5k.
 
Junior Marissa Pritchett was the first Flyer to finish as she crossed the line in 25^th place overall with a time of 17:53. Senior Justine Smith ran a personal best time of 18:16 and was the second UD runner to finish. Sophomore Olivia Kindbom was close behind her at 18:18. Sophomore Anna Newkirk (19:17) and Freshman Kaitlin Skelton (19:46) rounded out the scoring places for the Flyers. Other notable marks for the Flyers included Junior Sammie Wells making her season debut with a time of 20:37. 
 
Results
 
(25)Marissa Pritchett- 17:53.0
(55) Justine Smith - 18:16.8- PR
(57) Olivia Kindbom- 18:18.5
(126) Anna Newkirk - 19:17.0
(151) Kaitlin Skelton- 19:46.9
(160) Sarah Haunn- 20:07.7
(167) Mia Gill- 20:21.0
(172) Sammie Wells - 20:37.5- Season Debut
 
UP NEXT
 
The Flyers will race next on October 18 when they travel to Peoria, Ill. for the Bradley Pink Invitational, hosted by Bradley University.