SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – The Embry-Riddle
women's cross country team battled through a deep and talented field Saturday at The Master's University Invitational, earning a fifth-place team finish against a mix of NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NAIA, and junior college competition.
Sophomore Sophia Noriega led the way for the Eagles, turning in a strong performance with a first-place finish overall. Noriega covered the 6K course in 20:58.1, establishing herself among the top runners in the field and giving the Eagles an early boost in the team standings.
Mia Kemp continued her impressive season with a 4th-place finish in 21:40.4, while Carlee Murphy was close behind in 7th with a time of 21:58.9. The trio gave Embry-Riddle three runners inside the top 10 and kept the Eagles in contention throughout the race.
Facing several NCAA Division I programs, including Loyola Marymount, San Diego, and Hawai'i, the Eagles gained valuable experience against high-level competition while continuing to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Embry-Riddle Top Finishers
