Women's Cross Country | October 23, 2026

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The USCA women's cross country team secured the team victory at the Coker Cobras XC Invitational Friday afternoon in the regular-season finale.

Head coach Jim Sprecher's team totaled 44 points and had three student-athletes place in the top 10.

The Pacers were led by Linah Ewoi's fourth-place finish. She completed the 5k course in 19.17.1, marking the fourth-fastest time in school history. It's also her second-fastest time of the season.

Ewoi was just ahead of fellow Pacer Rebecca Jepngtich, who crossed the line in fifth place. Jepngtich crossed the finish line in 19:26.9. Her time is the seventh fastest in school history. It also marked her season-best time.  

Alaynah Guthrie secured seventh place in the meet after recording a time of 19:49.0. Her time sits just outside the top 10 in school history.

Sharly Cherop was the fourth USCA student-athlete to cross the finish line. She posted a time of 20:57.6, which was good enough for 13^th place.

Kendall Reynolds scored for the Pacers after posting a finish in a time of 21:25.6. Her time was good enough for 21^st place at the meet.

Anna Clare Platte took home 38^th place. She accounted for a time of 22:25.7. Hattie Merryman was 42^nd while Sophia Aurah recorded a 43^rd-place effort. Merryman crossed the line in 22:46.2 while Aurah snagged a time of 22:57.6. Lacie Cinnamon was 69^th after crossing the line in 26:06.3.

Lander, Lees-McRae, Belmont Abbey and Newberry rounded out the top five teams in the field.

The victory is the team's second consecutive one, having claimed the Sand Shark Invitational title. It marks the first time in program history the team has won back-to-back meets.

The Pacers return to action Saturday, Nov. 7 at the PBC Championship, which is hosted by Middle Georgia.