NEW BRITAIN, CT. – The Merrimack women's cross country team raced in the 3,000 kilometer run at Stanley Quarter Park where they finished 4^th overall in a field of 11 teams.


How it Happened
Graduate Ava Mahoney paved the way for the Warriors, navigating the course in 9:56.76 for an impressive top-five finish. Sophomore Maci Chapman also posted a stellar finish, crossing the line in 10:23.07 to take 27^th. Not far behind, was teammate Olivia Beaudet who secured 28^th with 10:28.47. Senior Madison Cote posted a 10:32.24 3k time, good for 32^nd place. Rounding out the Warriors top five was Marianna Collins who clocked in at 10:33.67 to secure 38^th place. Freshman Olivia Guckian helped the Warriors to a fourth-place finish with her time of 10:41.99 to claim 45^th place.

The Warriors raced the 3,000 meter course at Stanley Quarter Park against 11 teams including top competitors: Central Connecticut, Stony Brook, and Providence. Merrimack's fourth place finish topped conference foes Siena, Fairfield, and Quinnipiac.


The Basics
Team Results: 4/11
Top Finisher: Ava Mahoney
Location: New Britain, CT.  | Stanley Quarter Park

Up Next:

The Warriors gear up for the Metro Atlantic Conference Championships on Saturday, November 2. which will be held at Twin Ponds in Montgomery, N.Y. The men will kick things off at 11 AM followed by the women at 12 PM.

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