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Smith leads racers at MVC Championship

The Murray State women’s cross country team earned a ninth-place finish at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Freshman Liz Smith led the Racers, finishing 32nd with a time of 21:34, marking the second-best 6K time in school history. The team faced stiffer competition than in previous meetings, ending their streak of four consecutive top-5 finishes. Coach Jordan Johnston praised the team’s strategy and individual performances, particularly highlighting Smith and teammate Alyssa Moore for their impressive results.

By the numbers

  • Liz Smith finished 32nd with a time of 21:34.5.
  • Alyssa Moore finished in 43rd place with a time of 22:00.6.

State of affairs

  • The Racers ended their four-meet top-5 finish streak.
  • All but one runner improved or maintained their position from 3km to the finish.

What’s next

Murray State will focus on leveraging the success of individual runners as they prepare for future meets, with the goal of building on their performance at the MVC Championship. Ongoing training and development will be vital as the team look to improve their competitiveness.

In short

The team’s performance at the MVC Championships highlights the growth potential of individual athletes, especially with promising new talent like Liz Smith. Going forward, racers must leverage their momentum as they strategize for future competitions.

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