Results

Louisville, Ky. - Competing in a field of 42 teams from Division I, II, and III, the Lynx placed 30^th out of 42 teams in the Blue Division at the Great Louisville Cross Country Classic. 

Ashley Litoff led Rhodes, finishing 13^th overall out of 356 runners in a time of 18:15. Senior Abby Watkins finished second for the Lynx in a time of 20:02, followed by Reagan Alley (20:25), Ellery Hayden (20:19), and Elise Moix (20:20). Aquinas college won the team title (103), followed by Grand Valley State (180), and South Alabama (219).

"It's been a bit of a tough week for us," said head coach Robert Shankman. "We've been battling a few injuries, having to hold out a few athletes, but I am confident we will regroup and be at full strength in a few weeks. Our team goal is to again qualify for the national championship meet and improve on last year's finish."

The Rhodes women, currently ranked 34^th nationally, will next compete in two weeks (Oct 14) at the NCAA Division III Pre-National Meet at Principia College is Elsah, Ill. The meet is expected to feature several of the top nationally ranked programs and will serve as final tune-up before competing at the SAA Conference Championship and NCAA Regional Championship in November.