Oklahoma State University Athletics
Freshmen Runners Shine at NCAA Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2006 | Cowgirl Cross Country & Track
TERRE HAUTE, Ind., – Oklahoma State's 15th-ranked women's cross country team finished 18th in the white division at the NCAA Pre-National Invitational Saturday, as it competed in its final meet before gearing up for the postseason.
OSU finished with 454 points at the 6,000-meter LaVern Gibson Course, while
“It was a competitive meet as it featured 24 other ranked teams,” Cowgirls head coach Rene Sepulveda said.
The Cowgirls were led behind the running of senior Mary Davies who placed 25th in a field of 253 runners with a time of
OSU then got added support from freshmen Tone Hjalmarsen, Hanna Holst and Leah Schroeder as the trio finished 70th, 89th and 130th, respectively.
“Our freshmen ran really well for us today,” said Sepulveda. “It's good to know that they have been scoring and improving as the season progresses.”
In fourth position for OSU, sophomore Nina Andersson ran well finishing 140th in a time of
Returning for the first time this season, senior Eva Slavikova finished 173rd with a time of
In the open race, Sepulveda said he was impressed by sophomore's Maria Trejo (
OSU was also represented by junior Eva Tomankova, who finished 44th with a time of
“We feel that we are far behind, and having Eva (Slavikova) and Eva (Tomankova) injured doesn't help with that cause,” Sepulveda said. “It hurts a lot knowing you have two key veterans injured.
“As a team we have a lot of things to improve on before postseason action starts in two weeks.”
Once the Cowgirls return home, they will begin preparing for the Big 12 Cross Country Championships in
