KENOSHA, Wis. – The Embry-Riddle women's cross country team tested itself against a strong national field at the Lucian Rosa Invitational on Saturday, placing 20th out of 23 teams. The lineup featured eight nationally ranked programs and one receiving votes in the Week 2 USTFCCCA national poll.

Junior Taylor Roth once again set the pace for the Eagles, finishing 83rd overall in 23:07.5. Freshman Cristina Soto continued her solid debut season with an 89th-place finish in 23:14.4. Sophomore Emily Tubbs (23:53.3) and senior Kendall Mathis (23:55.7) provided steady scoring in the middle of the lineup, while freshman Madison Johnson cracked the Eagles' top five for the first time in her career, clocking 24:00.2 for 135th place.

Senior Zara Zervos (24:06.0) and sophomore Charlotte O'Brien (24:07.7) were the team's sixth and seventh finishers, keeping the Eagle pack tight through the middle of the field.

"First time for many of our athletes to see a field this talented and to run a 6K," head coach Mike Rosolino said. "We had a solid effort but never really got into the race. It was a great experience and something to learn from and to build on as we get ready for postseason."

Up next
The Eagles return to action Saturday, Oct. 11, at the UAH Invitational in Huntsville, Ala.