Smithfield, RI – The Merrimack women's cross-country team began their 2025 season with a 4
th place finish in the 5000 meter race at Shawn Nassaney Invite at Bryant University held on Saturday morning.
The Basics
Team Results: 4th/9
Top Finisher: Avaline Fihlman
Location: Smithfield, RI
How it Happened
Avaline Fihlman led the way for the Warriors on the day with an 11
th place finish and a time of 18:58.90,
Marianna Collins placed in 14
th with a time of 19:03.80,
Maci Chapman was the third highest Warrior finisher with a mark of 19:11.60 good for the 16
th position
Olivia Guckian finished in 27
th with a time of 19:41.70 and
Courtney Hinchion rounded out the top Warriors finishers with a 36 place finish, with a time of 20:02.70.
From head coach
Chris Cameron: "We had some good individual performances today but our pack running wasn't quite where it needed to be. Our 1 - 5 and 1 - 7 splits were too far apart This is something we need to work hard on in the coming weeks to ensure a successful season."
The Warriors raced the 5,000 meter course against hosts Bryant, Rhode Island, Stonehill, Keene State, Wheaton, Johnson & Wales (R.I), RIC, and Franklin Pierce
Up Next:
The Warriors have a week off before competing in the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on September 20
th.
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