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Women's Cross Country

Women’s XC finishes strong at Furman Invitational

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The VMI women's cross country team came in seventh place for a strong finish at the Furman Invitational Saturday morning at Furman Golf Course in Greenville, South Carolina.
 
Complete Results
 
The Keydets came in seventh place to top Gardner-Webb, Belmont Abbey and Southern Wesleyan. Nationally ranked #24 Furman took first place with 17 points, while South Carolina (54) and Charleston Southern (78) finished second and third, respectively. UNC Asheville placed fourth overall ahead of Southern Conference schools Western Carolina (160) and Wofford (184).
 
Sophomore Jillian Sisk led the way for VMI with a 28th-place time of 22:46 ahead of freshman Reagan Gilman in 44th place in 23:45. Senior Gretal Shank (50th, 24:02) and junior Nathalie Lavender (88th, 27:17) followed suit while sophomore Olivia Hurd also scored team points as the fifth VMI runner to cross the line in 89th place in 27:17).
 
Freshman Natalia Dias arrived in 92nd place in 27:39 just ahead of Carolina Fiorillo (97th, 28:29) and Hayden Talbott (28:48). Freshman Alex Black also represented VMI in 103rd place overall in 30:30.
 
VMI Head Cross Country Coach Mathew Scott
"Both the men's and women's cross country teams put in strong efforts at the Furman Invitational, using the race as a critical opportunity to preview the conference championship course.
 
"The women's team, which finished 10th at Richmond, showed great determination and improvement on the Furman course. While no personal bests were recorded, all athletes delivered solid performances, providing a strong foundation heading into the rest of the season.
 
Reagan Gilman – Strong showing, close to her personal best, continuing to lead the women's team.
Jillian Sisk – Consistent performance, contributing to the team's overall effort.
Gretal Shank – Ran a solid race, maintaining her competitive edge.
Nathalie Lavender – Delivered a strong performance, helping to keep the team competitive.
Olivia Hurd – Showed great effort, running close to her personal best.
Natalia Dias – Continued to contribute to the team's depth with a solid run.
Caroline Fiorillo – Ran well, demonstrating steady improvement.
Hayden Talbott – A solid performance, adding to the team's overall effort.
Alex Black – Coming off a personal best at Richmond, ran a strong race close to that mark.
 
"Both teams used the Furman Invitational to build on their progress from Richmond and gain valuable experience on the conference course, setting the stage for a competitive championship season ahead."
 
Up Next
The Keydets have two weeks to prepare for the Winthrop Adidas Invitational set for Saturday, September 28, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
 
Team Finishes
1. #24 Furman - 17
2. S. Carolina - 54
3. Charleston So. - 78
4. UNC Asheville - 147
5. W. Carolina - 160
6. Wofford - 184
7. VMI - 191
8. Gardner-Webb - 226
9. Belmont Abbey - 253
10. So. Wesleyan – 272
 
VMI Women's Cross Country Finishes
28th - Jillian Sisk - 22:46.5
44th - Reagan Gilman - 23:45.8
50th - Gretal Shank - 24:02.7
88th - Nathalie Lavender - 27:17.5
89th - Olivia Hurd - 27:17.5
92nd - Natalia Dias - 27:39.9
97th - Caroline Fiorillo - 28:29.8
99th - Hayden Talbott - 28:48.0
103rd - Alex Black - 30:30.1
 




 
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Players Mentioned

Caroline Fiorillo

Caroline Fiorillo

Senior
Olivia Hurd

Olivia Hurd

Sophomore
Nathalie Lavender

Nathalie Lavender

Junior
Gretal Shank

Gretal Shank

Senior
Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Sophomore
Hayden Talbott

Hayden Talbott

Sophomore
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Freshman
Alex Black

Alex Black

Freshman
Natalia Dias

Natalia Dias

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Caroline Fiorillo

Caroline Fiorillo

Senior
Olivia Hurd

Olivia Hurd

Sophomore
Nathalie Lavender

Nathalie Lavender

Junior
Gretal Shank

Gretal Shank

Senior
Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Sophomore
Hayden Talbott

Hayden Talbott

Sophomore
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Freshman
Alex Black

Alex Black

Freshman
Natalia Dias

Natalia Dias

Freshman