MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The Marist women's cross country team turned in a strong performance at the Jasper Fall XC Invitational on Saturday at the Blue Sky Sports Complex, finishing third out of 12 teams.

The Red Foxes recorded a team score of 113 points, finishing behind Army West Point (42) and Quinnipiac (60), while placing ahead of Rider (124) and Temple (146).

Freshman Helena Szep led the way for Marist in her collegiate 6-kilometer debut, finishing 14th overall with a time of 22:03.4. Szep was followed closely by Abigail Kowalczyk, who placed 16th in 22:13.2.

Emily Litke crossed the finish line in 19th place with a time of 22:15.7, while Sofia Bane finished 23rd in 22:16.9. The Red Foxes' top four runners finished within just 13.5 seconds of one another, showcasing the team's depth at the front of the pack.

Julia Zydanowicz rounded out Marist's scoring five, finishing 47th overall in 23:00.6.

The Red Foxes also received strong performances from Julia Radjenovic, who placed 54th in 23:13.8, and Edy Livingston, who finished 77th in 23:50.2. Sophia Vukelic (23:51.1), Lily Kogut (23:56.3), Rachael Turek (24:38.1), Evelyn Hoak (24:56.3) and Ava VanDeventer (25:28.8) also competed for Marist.

Army West Point won the team competition with 42 points, followed by Quinnipiac with 60. Marist's 113 points earned the Red Foxes their third-place finish.

Marist Results — 6K

Place	Runner	Time
14	Helena Szep	22:03.4
16	Abigail Kowalczyk	22:13.2
19	Emily Litke	22:15.7
23	Sofia Bane	22:16.9
47	Julia Zydanowicz	23:00.6
54	Julia Radjenovic	23:13.8
77	Edy Livingston	23:50.2
78	Sophia Vukelic	23:51.1
83	Lily Kogut	23:56.3
96	Rachael Turek	24:38.1
103	Evelyn Hoak	24:56.3
113	Ava VanDeventer	25:28.8

Team Standings:

1. Army West Point – 42
2. Quinnipiac – 60
3. Marist – 113
4. Rider – 124
5. Temple – 146
6. Sacred Heart – 166
7. Fairfield – 178
8. Albany – 214
9. Fordham – 218
10. Seton Hall – 231
11. Manhattan – 278
12. Siena – 283