From University of Chicago Athletics

In a field stacked with nationally-ranked squads, the University of Chicago women's cross country team topped the standings once again at the Augustana College Invitational on Saturday.

The No. 3-ranked Maroons won the team title for the fourth time in five meets. UChicago scored 54 points to edge out No. 2-ranked Wartburg College (57 points) in the 25-team field. All told, the Maroons placed seven runners in the top 21.

Senior Frances Schaeffler was the squad's top finisher, as she crossed the line in fifth place with a 6K time of 21:26.9. Senior Anna Kenig-Ziesler was the next UChicago finisher in seventh place in 21:30.8. Junior Lucy Groothuis was 10th overall in 21:36.5.

UChicago Top Finishers
Frances Schaeffler (Sr.) – 5th, 21:26.9
Anna Kenig-Ziesler (Sr.) – 7th, 21:30.8
Lucy Groothuis (Jr.) – 10th, 21:36.5
Katarina Birimac (Sr.) – 14th, 21:42.2
Maddie Kelly (Jr.) – 18th, 21:46.9
Caitlin Jorgensen (Sr.) – 19th, 21:49.2
Sophie Tedesco (So.) – 21st, 21:56.4