Full Results

BRONX, N.Y. – The Yeshiva University women's cross country team competed in the Monroe Mustang Invitational, at Van Cortlandt Park, on Friday morning. The Maccabees finished in second place as a team, and first among NCAA Division III schools, with 61 points. The Macs' average time as a unit was 26:47.94.

"I am very proud with how the team performed today," Yeshiva University head coach Rolanda Bell said. "The girls came out, did their best, and the results showed."

Leading the way for the Maccabees was first-year runner Shirah Isaacs, who finished 12^th overall. She completed the 6k race in 24:05.64. Senior Ayelet Itzhak earned 19^th place, with a time 26:01.19. Junior Amanda Kasztl earned 21^st place, with a time of 26:20.15.  Senior Rivka Greenberg was the 22^nd runner to cross the finish line, at the 27:54.56 mark. Sophomore Leeba Goldenhersh came in 23^rd place, finishing with a time of 29:38.14.

Rounding out the Yeshiva student-athletes were first-year runner Sarah Russman (26^th overall), senior Libbie Brooks (29^th place), and sophomore Yitzhar Shalom (33^rd overall).

The Maccabees will be back in action on Sunday, for the Cougar Chase, out in Caldwell, N.J. The start time will be announced later this week.