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Jeremy Fleming

Women's Cross Country

Keydets finish strong at SoCon Championship

MILL SPRING, N.C. — Behind a Top 15 individual finish by junior Reagan Gilman, the VMI women's cross country team placed 10th at the 2026 Southern Conference Cross Country Championship held on Saturday morning at Tryon International Equestrian Center.
 
Complete Results
 
Gilman clocked in a personal-best time of 17 minutes, 45.9 seconds in the 5K to lead the way for the Keydets at the conference meet. She was followed by senior Jillian Sisk (18:54.5) in 46th, freshman Lukah Sandine (19:29.2) in 64th and junior Samantha Layton (19:47.0) in 69th.
 
Furman won the women's title tallying 19 points, while Mercer was runner-up with 79 points. Tennessee Tech claimed third-place honors (112) followed by ETSU (115), Samford (130), Chattanooga (160), Western Carolina (195), UNCG (202), Wofford (208), VMI (245) and The Citadel (362).

VMI Director of Track and Field and Cross Country LaRon Bennett
"These lady Keydets ran with purpose today and it showed in their results. For Reagan to lead the group, have a top 15 finish and tie the VMI women's best finish in the SoCon since 2014 was huge. This followed up with personal and season bests from the rest of the group. They have great momentum headed into the indoor season at the conclusion of their Regional meet. We truly are building something special here. Rah Virginia Mil!"
 
Up Next
The Keydets will await individual qualification times for the upcoming NCAA Southeast Regional on November 13 in Spartanburg, S.C.

2026 SOCON WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP
October 31, 2026
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Mill Spring, N.C.


TEAM SCORES - WOMEN'S 5K
1. Furman - 19
2. Mercer - 79
3. Tennessee Tech - 112
4. ETSU - 115
5. Samford - 130
6. Chattanooga - 160
7. Western Carolina - 195
8. UNCG - 202
9. Wofford - 208
10. VMI - 245
11. The Citadel - 362


VMI WOMEN'S RUNNERS (5K)
15. Reagan Gilman - 17:45.9 (PB)
46. Jillian Sisk - 18:54.5
64. Lukah Sandine - 19:29.2 (SB)
69. Samantha Layton - 19:47.0 (PB)
77. Caroline Swinson - 20:19.4
80. Alexis Blue - 20:40.7 (PB)
87. Evelyn Anderson - 21:27.2 (SB)
94. Natalia Dias - 22:32.4
 
2026 Women's All-SoCon (1st Team)
Tessa Walter, So., Furman
Elly Velasquez, So., Furman
Georgy Helmers, Fr., Furman
Lakin Hailey, Fr., Tennessee Tech
Mary Grace Parker, So., Mercer
Bridget Dunn, Fr., Furman
Nysa Males, Jr., Furman
 
2026 Women's All-SoCon (2nd Team)
Leila Hailey, Fr., Chattanooga
Rory Sullivan, Jr., Furman
Deena Ludtke, Jr., ETSU
Nikki Harris, Sr., Mercer
Zoie Lamanna, So., Furman
Felicity Hamilton, Jr., Samford
Josie Hutchinson, Fr., Samford
 
2026 SoCon Women's Runner of the Year
Tessa Walter, So., Furman
 
2026 SoCon Women's Newcomer of the Year
Georgy Helmers, Fr., Furman
 
2026 SoCon Women's Coach of the Year
Cameron Ruppe, Mercer
 
2026 SoCon Women's Cross Country Pinnacle Award
Tessa Walter, So., Furman (3.44 GPA / Health Sciences)
 

 
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Players Mentioned

Evelyn Anderson

Evelyn Anderson

Senior
Natalia Dias

Natalia Dias

Junior
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Junior
Samantha Layton

Samantha Layton

Junior
Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Senior
Alexis Blue

Alexis Blue

Freshman
Lukah Sandine

Lukah Sandine

Freshman
Caroline Swinson

Caroline Swinson

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Evelyn Anderson

Evelyn Anderson

Senior
Natalia Dias

Natalia Dias

Junior
Reagan Gilman

Reagan Gilman

Junior
Samantha Layton

Samantha Layton

Junior
Jillian Sisk

Jillian Sisk

Senior
Alexis Blue

Alexis Blue

Freshman
Lukah Sandine

Lukah Sandine

Freshman
Caroline Swinson

Caroline Swinson

Freshman