KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country program had an impressive showing at the NAIA Appalachian Challenge, competing against some of the top competitors in the NAIA on Friday, October 25. 

The USF women's squad finished 7th overall out of 21 total teams on Friday morning. 

Sophomore Victoria Clibon led the Cougars with a time of 18:45.4 for 27th place. Clibon's time puts her second on the USF Cross Country 5K All-Time list. Gloria Wafula was the next Cougar to cross the finish line in a time of 18:59.7 for 35th, a new personal best for the freshman. Marissa Goodwin crossed the finish line with a new PR of 19:34.0.

"It was a great day to race our final tune-up heading into the conference meet in two weeks!" Head Coach Moody said. "Lots of positive performances to build off of as we move into the championship portion of our season."

Up next, USF men's and women's cross country will compete in the 2024 Crossroads League Championships hosted by Taylor University on Friday, November 8. The women's race is set to begin at 10:30 a.m.