MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Lady Statesmen cross country team at Delta State University delivered a good performance at the Rhodes Invitational, held on Saturday, September 21 in Memphis, Tenn. with a 16th-place finish.

Led by Emma Haley, who crossed the finish line in 103th place with a time of 27:55.21, the team demonstrated strength and resilience throughout the race, finishing 16th out of 19 teams.

"It was our first 6K of the season and probably the hardest we will face this year with the hills at Shelby Farms and the heat. It was a tough team finish, and we all walked away with goals for next week," said junior Haley, top finisher for the Lady Statesmen.
 
ON THE COURSE

• Emma Haley finished 103^th with a time of 27:55.21
• Anne Maree Crechale finished 107^th with a time of 28:13.37
• Mackenzie Mercer finished109th  with a time of 28:14.88
• Abby Covington finished 122^nd  with a time of 29:11.18
• Kayla Lofton finished 128^th with a time of 29:28.89
• Madison McMillen finished 145t^h with a time of 31:51.80

TEAM FINISHES                      POINTS

1. Arkansas State	70
2. Southeastern Oklahoma	107
3. University of Memphis	117
4. Berry University	144
5. Centre University	147
6. Mississippi College	148
7. Union University	160
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16. Delta State	439

UP NEXT
The Lady Statesmen compete at the Topper Trails College Classic on Saturday, September 28 in Blue Mountain, Miss.