Results

Thompson Park, NJ - The Wagner women's cross country team competed in its first meet of the 2016 season at the Monmouth University XC Kick-Off in Thompson Park, NJ on Saturday morning.

Out of the six Division I schools at the 4k race, Wagner (132) placed fifth. Host Monmouth (21) took home the team title, followed by Seton Hall (65). Rounding out the six Division I teams that competed were Lafayette (66), St. Francis Brooklyn (129), Wagner (132) and LIU Brooklyn (145).

Freshman Sara Carney (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph Hill HS) was Wagner's top finisher from the morning's run, placed 24th with a time of 15:55.7. 

Fellow classmate Allison Santorelli (Staten Island, NY/Tottenville) and senior Brietta Wilson (Neptune, NJ/Neptune) each placed among the top-50 out of the 83 harriers that competed, finishing with times of 16:42:2 and 17:07:1, respectively. 

The Seahawks will next run at the Monmouth University Invitational on September 17 at Holmdel Park, NJ. 

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