Huntsville, Ala. – The Lady Statesmen cross country team of Delta State University showcased their talent at the Southern Showcase, held on Friday, September 12, with a 45^th place finish.

Competing against a strong field of mostly Division I athletes, the Lady Statesmen delivered a good performance finishing in 45th place out of 49 teams, earning 1374 points. Emma Haley led the way finishing 369th, with a time of 22:33.15.

"This race was huge with around 500 runners, spanning SEC and other top D1 programs. The girls are seeing the best of the best, and I'm pleased with our effort. We aren't where we want to be, but we are getting better every day," said Coach Britnee Smith.
 
ON THE COURSE

• Emma Haley finished 369^th with a time of 22:33.15
• Anne Maree Crechale finished 384^th with a time of 23:17.13
• Abby Covington finished 393^rd with a time of 23:37.63
• Mackenzie Mercer finished 398^th with a time of 24:01.60
• Kayla Lofton finished 299^th with a time of 24:06.94
• Madison McMillen finished 408^th with a time of 24:34.43

TEAM FINISHES                     POINTS

1. University of Alabama	52
2. University of Louisville	68
3. Georgia Tech University	86
4. Belmont University	116
5. Vanderbilt University	125
6. Kentucky University	185
7. Samford University	225
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45. Delta State University	1374

UP NEXT
The Lady Statesmen compete at the Rhodes Invitational on Saturday September 21 in Memphis, Tenn.