MARION, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo women's cross country team kicked off their 2024 season Friday evening in Marion, as they competed in the 20-team Indiana Wesleyan Twilight Invitational.

The Cougars finished 12th with a total team time of 2:07:30.60, while nearby Taylor University won the team title with 29 points and a total time of 1:52:41.40.

Senior Hannah Wells was the first Cougar to cross the finish line, finishing 46th with a time of 24:36.40.

Classmate Isabelle Altic delivered a strong performance, as she finished 66th with a personal best 6k time of 25:07.60.

Junior Leslie Sprankles crossed the finish line with a time of 25:16.70, good for 74th. 

Cougar freshman Alysha Crouch was the fourth IUK runner to finish the 6k, stopping the clock at 25:59.20 to finish 109th.

IU Kokomo's fifth and final counting time came from experienced veteran Ella Kantz, who finished 127th with a time of 26:30.70.

Freshmen Keeley Carpenter and Kaylee Futrell finished their first collegiate meets with personal best times as well, rounding out the top-seven.

In order to view complete results, click HERE.

The Cougars will return to competition two weeks from yesterday, September 20th, as they will compete on the 2024 National Championship course as part of Columbia College's Larry Young Invite.

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