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Women's SIUE Cross Country SIUE Athletics | |
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 Michelle Meador |
October 18, 2005 Women’s Cross Country Wins At Millikin EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s cross country picked up a win at Millikin last weekend. With the confidence-builder behind them, the Cougars will battle at the Great Lakes Valley Conference championships this Saturday in Rensselaer, Ind. “I’m looking for the women to better their finish from 2004 and gain experience,” said SIUE women’s cross country coach Eileen McAllister. “It will be the first GLVC race for the majority of the team this season.” SIUE scored 69 points, just seven ahead of second-place North Park University. “It was very exciting to see the women win at Millikin,” said McAllister, “especially since this was their first 6,000 meter race of the season. I think this will give them extra confidence going into the conference and regional races.” Freshman Michelle Meador (Bower) came in seventh with a time of 24 minutes, 20.94 seconds. Fellow freshman Elizabeth Williams (Mt. Vernon) was less than five seconds behind in eighth place with a mark of 24:25.77. “Michelle and Elizabeth continue to be consistent and competitive.” said McAllister. “They really pushed each other during the race.” Heather Zipparro (Mt. Prospect) finished 12th for the Cougars with a time of 25:07.06. -siue cougars- |