Lady Bison Win on Home Course

Results
 
SHAWNEE – Battling through hot and muggy conditions, No. 18 Oklahoma Baptist women's cross country claimed their second first place finish of the year at the OBU Invitational on Saturday morning at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
 
The Lady Bison, despite less than ideal racing conditions, scored 24 points and outpaced second place East Central by 65 points, the largest margin of victory in four years at the Invitational. Oklahoma Baptist had six of their top seven runners finish in the top 10, and finished the 5,000-meter course in an average time of 18:57.59. With the win, OBU remains undefeated against Division II opponents.
 
"I am very happy with how well the girls performed on a hot, humid, and windy day," said OBU head coach Matt Kennedy. "Considering the conditions, times really didn't matter. I was happy to watch the girls execute and compete with great focus, passion, and determination. This is a solid field, placing six in the top nine was big time!"
 
Sydney Lawrence led the way for OBU, finishing second overall in a time of 18:23.34. Kaylee Large Crowson was the next Lady Bison across the line, taking fourth after crossing in 18:54.66. Next over the line was Tesa Potter in fifth in a time of 19:08.53, followed by Emma Downing in sixth after completing the course in 19:09.78. Allison Derry was OBU's final scorer, taking seventh after crossing in 19:11.62.
 
Emily Sechrist and Berkley Price served as displacers for OBU after finishing ninth and 16th, respectively, in times of 19:15.97 and 19:41.84.
 
Others who ran for OBU were: Alexzandria Jaimz (17th, 19:43.31), Michaela Phipps (31st, 20:19.75), Caitlin Mertz (57th, 21:06.44), Sarah O'Bryan (67th, 21:26.81), Allie Morton (84th, 22:05.69), Ashley Scrivner (89th, 22:25.09), Mya Hudgins (90th, 22:27.78), Abby McSheffrey (98t, 22:42.59) and Ashley Ellis (114th, 23:30.94).
 
"I thought today was probably the most complete team effort we've put together to this point in the season," Kennedy said. "I was happy to see that come together after having not raced the last couple of weekends. The girls have really responded in a positive way since MSSU. I'm extremely proud of and happy for them. We're excited to get back into a routine of racing."