
11.10.23 | Cross Country
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Samford women's cross-country team placed 10th at the NCAA South Regional Friday morning at Mark Bostick Golf Course on the campus of the University of Florida.
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Samford scored 292 points to place 10th in the 29-team race, with seven of the nine teams finishing ahead of Samford coming from Power 5 conferences. The Bulldogs finished ahead of four teams from Power 5 leagues, with Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Miami and Georgia all finishing behind Samford. Tennessee won the race with 61 points.
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"I'm so proud of the ladies for an incredible team effort this morning," Samford head cross-country coach Chad Balyo said. "Our goal was to improve our regional ranking. For them to sneak in the top 10 for the second time in program history is a great accomplishment and a testament to the love and toughness they displayed all season for each other."
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Individually for Samford, Sinkenesh Parker placed 45th out of 214 runners with a time of 20:05.8. Katie Keller came in 53rd, running the race in 20:15.1. Edie Smith finished 60th at 20:24.6, while Adeline Haisch placed 64th with a time of 20:28.0. Harper McGowan came in 70th with a time of 20:34.4. Macie Pfeuffer placed 108th with a time of 20:58.9, while Gabbie Hoots came in 112th at 21:02.9.
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The NCAA South Regional wraps up the 2023 cross-country season for Samford.
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SAMFORD INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
45. Sinkenesh Parker: 20:05.8
53. Katie Keller: 20:15.1
60. Edie Smith: 20:24.6
64. Adeline Haisch: 20:28.0
70. Harper McGowan: 20:34.4
108. Macie Pfeuffer: 20:58.9
112. Gabbie Hoots: 21:02.9
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford Cross Country, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordXC_TF (Twitter), and @samfordxctf (Instagram).
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Samford scored 292 points to place 10th in the 29-team race, with seven of the nine teams finishing ahead of Samford coming from Power 5 conferences. The Bulldogs finished ahead of four teams from Power 5 leagues, with Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Miami and Georgia all finishing behind Samford. Tennessee won the race with 61 points.
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"I'm so proud of the ladies for an incredible team effort this morning," Samford head cross-country coach Chad Balyo said. "Our goal was to improve our regional ranking. For them to sneak in the top 10 for the second time in program history is a great accomplishment and a testament to the love and toughness they displayed all season for each other."
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Individually for Samford, Sinkenesh Parker placed 45th out of 214 runners with a time of 20:05.8. Katie Keller came in 53rd, running the race in 20:15.1. Edie Smith finished 60th at 20:24.6, while Adeline Haisch placed 64th with a time of 20:28.0. Harper McGowan came in 70th with a time of 20:34.4. Macie Pfeuffer placed 108th with a time of 20:58.9, while Gabbie Hoots came in 112th at 21:02.9.
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The NCAA South Regional wraps up the 2023 cross-country season for Samford.
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SAMFORD INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
45. Sinkenesh Parker: 20:05.8
53. Katie Keller: 20:15.1
60. Edie Smith: 20:24.6
64. Adeline Haisch: 20:28.0
70. Harper McGowan: 20:34.4
108. Macie Pfeuffer: 20:58.9
112. Gabbie Hoots: 21:02.9
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford Cross Country, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordXC_TF (Twitter), and @samfordxctf (Instagram).
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