For Immediate Release

November 4, 2006

Rhode Island College Women’s Cross Country

Places 34^th at ECAC Championships

Williamstown, MA—The Rhode Island College women’s cross country team placed 34^th overall (35 Teams) with a score of 1,011 at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Div. III New England Cross Country Championships, hosted by Williams College on Saturday, Nov. 4. Amherst won the meet with a score of 37.

Freshman Elizabeth Ann Glunt (Altoona, PA) was RIC’s top finisher at the meet, placing 185^th with a time of 28:51. Sophomore Hannah Clark (Attleboro, MA) placed 201^st with a time of 29:22, freshman Christine Smith (Foster, RI) placed 221^st with a time of 30:44, junior Maria Valletta (Cranston, RI) placed 230^th with a time of 33:15 and freshman Lindsey Genovesi (West Warwick, RI) rounded out the RIC contingent, placing 240^th with a time of 40:48.

In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at the New England Div. III Regional Championships, hosted by Springfield College on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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