Women's XC 18th at New Englands

The Central Connecticut women's cross country team finished 18th at the 2011 New England Cross Country Championships.  The Blue Devils posted a team score of 523, led by sophomore Krisztina Dearborn who placed 55th.

Dearborn ran the 5K course in Boston, MA, in 18:58.  The next Blue Devil across the line was senior Alasia Griebel who finished 81st with a time of 19:19.

Sophomore Elizabeth Eberhardt posted a 19:27 mark that earned her a 92nd place finish.  Senior Amanda Asaro finished 119th with a time of 19:52.  Freshman Shannon McBride ran a 20:38 to finish 176th and complete the Blue Devils score.

Boston College took the team title with a score of 38.  Boston University and Vermont finished right behind Boston College.

Katie Matthews of Boston University captured the individual title with a time of 17:18.

The Blue Devils will return to action on October 21, when they host the CCSU Mini Meet.  That event will be the final tune-up before the Northeast Conference Championships.