KEENE, N.H. (October 3, 2026) – Emerson College posted a sixth-place team finish at the women's open race at the 2026 Keene State Invitational held at the Owls Athletic Conference today.

Sophomore Laila Morales paced Emerson's four entries by completing the six-kilometer course in 28:50.7 to finish 42^nd among the 57 entries in the White Open race.

Williams College, ranked No. 2 in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division II rankings, swept the top five places to win the team title with 15 points. Williams junior Helen Hurden won the race in 23:01.6 to lead the Ephs sweep. The Lions compiled 154 points for their sixth-place team finish.

More Emerson Results

• First year Jasmine Tsang: 29:08.0 – 45^th place.
• First year Madie Sweet: 29:26.1 – 47^th.
• Senior Nicole Armstrong: 32:33.3 – 56^th.
• First year Riley DeGange: 33:24.7 – 57^th.

Emerson is right back in action on Friday when it competes at the Hopkinton Cross Country Festival, hosted by New England College, at Hopkinton Fairgrounds.

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