Results

The Emory University women's cross country team, ranked 30th in the nation, took home first place out of 10 teams at the Jacksonville State University Foothills Invitational.  The event was held at the Oxford Lake and Recreation Center in Oxford, Alabama.

The Eagles registered 20 points and were followed by host Jacksonville State's 64 points.  West Alabama captured third place while Alabama-Huntsville recorded 107 points, good for the fourth position.

Emory senior Rebecca Flink took home the top spot in the 92-runner field, covering the 5K course in a time of 18:45.  Sophomore Tess Galleos was runner-up, crossing the finish line at 18:55.  Junior Natlie Fenn (4^th, 19:10), freshman Melanie Frank (6^th, 19:21) and junior Jenny Feinberg (7^th, 19:27) rounded out the team's scorers.

Emory returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 17, when it competes at the Quaker Invitational in Greensboro, NC.