Temple University Athletics
Friday, September 23
Minneapolis, MN
Temple University
at
36th Annual Roy Griak Invite
Women’s Cross Country Places 16th at Roy Griak Invitational
9.23.22 | Women's Cross Country
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Temple Women's Cross Country placed 16th out of 20 teams at the 36th Annual Roy Griak Invitational on Friday. Taking part in the high-level meet, the Owls were one spot better than Wichita State, the only other American Athletic Conference team competing in the event.
Utah won the meet with Big 10 schools Michigan State (3rd), Ohio State (5th), Wisconsin (6th) and host Minnesota (9th) all placing in the Top 10. Freshman Elvira Bredin led the Owls, finishing 47th overall. Sophomore Laura Nicholson also finished in the Top 100, placing 66th.
Temple's Results
47. Elvira Bredin (21:52.4)
66. Laura Nicholson (22:10.5)
134. Michelle Frowijn (23:29.3)
140. Cat Shontz (23:34.4)
160. Emily Schuler (23:57.7)
Quotable: Assistant Coach Charlotte Imer
"We didn't have a full squad racing today which reflected in the results. When it became apparent one of our ladies was out of the competition I knew it was going to be tough to pull through with a strong result.
Despite some of the challenges we faced today, I'm happy with how our five that finished ran. I thought the freshmen raced really well. This was the most competitive field the ladies have been a part of to date.
There are some things we need to work on, but it is still early. Progression isn't linear; especially in our sport, so keeping things in perspective is essential. We're trying to build something long term here. I'm confident with more training and race experience throughout October the women will be in a better spot heading into the post-season."
Utah won the meet with Big 10 schools Michigan State (3rd), Ohio State (5th), Wisconsin (6th) and host Minnesota (9th) all placing in the Top 10. Freshman Elvira Bredin led the Owls, finishing 47th overall. Sophomore Laura Nicholson also finished in the Top 100, placing 66th.
Temple's Results
47. Elvira Bredin (21:52.4)
66. Laura Nicholson (22:10.5)
134. Michelle Frowijn (23:29.3)
140. Cat Shontz (23:34.4)
160. Emily Schuler (23:57.7)
Quotable: Assistant Coach Charlotte Imer
"We didn't have a full squad racing today which reflected in the results. When it became apparent one of our ladies was out of the competition I knew it was going to be tough to pull through with a strong result.
Despite some of the challenges we faced today, I'm happy with how our five that finished ran. I thought the freshmen raced really well. This was the most competitive field the ladies have been a part of to date.
There are some things we need to work on, but it is still early. Progression isn't linear; especially in our sport, so keeping things in perspective is essential. We're trying to build something long term here. I'm confident with more training and race experience throughout October the women will be in a better spot heading into the post-season."
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