INDIVIDUAL RESULTS | TEAM RESULTS
When and Where: September 3, 2016 – Easton, Mass. (Stonehill College)
Results: Stonehill College (34), Assumption College (44), American International College (105), Kutztown University (117), Merrimack College (119), Southern New Hampshire University (150) and Adelphi University (150)
Freshman Jill Couto (Newton Junction, N.H.) crossed the finish line in 19:44 to lead the Southern New Hampshire University women's cross country team in its season opener at the Northeast-10 Preview Meet on the campus of Stonehill College. The Penmen finished in a tie for sixth with Adelphi University.
Couto was No. 15 overall and the third-fastest freshman on Saturday. Classmate Jill Dieterich (Commack, N.Y.) was next in for Southern New Hampshire in 20:03 before fellow freshman Madison Brand (Valhalla, N.Y.) turned in a time of 20:34.
Senior Felicia Dowling (Merrimack, N.H.) clocked a 21:32 to check in as the fourth Penmen finisher. Sophomore Ashley Dennis (Coventry, R.I.) followed in 22:16 while freshman Alanna Murphy (Nashua, N.H.) put forth a 23:01 showing in her first career race. Senior Devanee Ebert (Reading, Mass.) and freshman Savannah Reinitzer (Litchfield, N.H.) rounded out the list of Southern New Hampshire finishers in 26:25 and 27:12, respectively.
Notes:
- Nicole Borofski of Stonehill College captured the event in 18:04.
- The race featured 94 student-athletes from seven competing institutions.
- The host Skyhawks claimed the meet after placing their five scoring harriers in the top-10.
What's Next:
SNHU is back in action on September 17 when its takes part in the Bruce Kirsh Cup at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.
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