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Women's Cross Country

Women’s Cross Country opens 2025 strong at Richmond meet

RICHMOND, Va. – The VMI women's cross country team opened the 2025 season strong at the Spider Alumni Open hosted by the University of Richmond Saturday morning at Pole Green Park.
 
Complete Results
 
Sophomore Reagan Gilman cross the finish line first for the Keydets in 54th place overall in 15:02.9 just ahead of junior Jillian Sisk's 4K time of 15:16.7 for 68th place.
 
Fellow sophomore Samantha Layton arrived in 85th place overall in 15:39.9. Sophomore Natalia Dias also competed for VMI at the race.
 
The University of Virginia placed first with 18 points followed by The College of William & Mary in second with 59 points. Host University of Richmond came in third with 88 points.

VMI Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Zack Scott
"Today's meet was a strong reflection of our team's determination and preparation. Each athlete showed resilience and composure on a challenging course, representing the Institute with pride. While results matter, it's the continued growth, discipline and team unity that will define the new growth of our program. We're proud of how our small group of runners competed and look forward to building on this performance in the meets ahead."
 
Up Next
The Keydets return to action Friday, September 12, at the Shenandoah Twilight hosted by Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
 
 
VMI Women - 4K Results
54th - Reagan Gilman - 15:02.9
68th - Jillian Sisk - 15:16.7
85th - Samantha Layton - 15:39.9
 
Team Scores
1 Virginia - 18
2 William & Mary - 59
3 Richmond - 88
4 American - 106
5 James Madison - 157
6 Longwood - 172
7 George Mason - 174
8 Christopher Newport - 240
9 VCU - 273
10 Hampton - 293
11 Mary Washington - 345
12 Marymount (Va.) - 388
13 St. Mary's (Md.) - 405
14 Virginia State - 426









 
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Players Mentioned

Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Sophomore
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Freshman
Natalia Dias

Natalia Dias

Freshman
Samantha Layton

Samantha Layton

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Sophomore
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Freshman
Natalia Dias

Natalia Dias

Freshman
Samantha Layton

Samantha Layton

Freshman