WEST SALEM, Wis. --- The Winona State women's cross country team claimed the team title at the Warrior Invitational on Friday afternoon at Maple Grove Venues.
The Warriors scored 40 points to secure first place, finishing ahead of the University of Minnesota, which placed second with 46 points. Minnesota State rounded out the top three with 48 points.
Stella Rusch led the way for Winona State, capturing her second career individual victory with a time of 21:02.50.
Kelsey Young followed in second place, crossing the finish line in 21:47.40.
Kelly McCarthy added a top-10 finish, placing eighth in 22:28.50.
Sabrina Lechnir finished 12th with a time of 23:11.40, while
Ella Voit placed 17th in 23:28.30.
Emily Meyer crossed the finish line in 23:43.20 to take 24th place.
Lexi Terwedo rounded out the Warriors' top seven, recording a season-best time of 23:53.90 to finish 29th.
Winona State's strong team performance secured the invitational championship, with seven Warriors finishing among the top 30 runners.
WARRIOR FULL RESULTS
Winona State will return to action at the NSIC Championships, taking place at Yankton Trails Park in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Nov. 7.
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