FORT WORTH, Texas – The Cameron University women's cross country team delivered a strong performance on Saturday morning at the DBU Old Glory Gallop, finishing 13th in a stacked field of 40 teams.

The Aggies finished with 402 points, beating out seven LSC foes as well as Division I competition in East Texas A&M and Prairie View A&M.

Leading the way for the squad was Akaya Lightbourne, who placed 20th overall with a time of 18:15.25. Close behind was Marie Sommer, finishing 35th in 18:32.41.

Rounding out the top five for Cameron, Kaat de Staercke broke the 19-minute barrier to place 58th with a time of 18:52.35, followed by Gracie Ortiz in 145th (20:14.82) and Terrionna Taylor in 204th (21:09.32).

The Aggies will return to action on October 25th, competing once again in Fort Worth at the Lone Star Conference Cross Country Championships.

RESULTS
20    Akaya Lightbourne             18:15.25 
35    Marie Sommer                    18:32.41
58    Kaat de Staercke                18:52.35
145  Gracie Ortiz                        20:14.82
204  Terrionna Taylor                  21:09:32