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SWANNANOA – The Lenoir-Rhyne University women finished fifth in the Asheville Invitational cross country meet on Saturday.
Led by Audra Yarber’s 17th-place finish in 12 minutes, 18 seconds on a two-mile course at Asheville Christian Academy, the Bears were behind Wofford, Western Carolina, Milligan and UNC Asheville.
Wofford’s Hannah Steelman won the race in 10:51.
The Bears compete Friday at 4 p.m. in Queens University’s Royals Challenge.
ASHEVILLE INVITATIONAL
(Saturday at Asheville Christian Academy)
Team scores
1. Wofford 48
2. Western Carolina 67
3. Milligan 67
4. UNC Asheville 78
5. LENOIR-RHYNE 134
6. Carson-Newman 190
7. Auburn Montgomery 208
8. Montreat 228
9. Presbyterian 251
10. Warren Wilson 343
LRU individuals
17. Audra Yarber 12:18
25. Kendall Toineeta 12:26
27. Kylie Dahlberg 12:39
32. Blakely Gantt 12:54
37. Brooke Zeman 13:06
45. Erin Illich 13:13
46. Adie Bjerkness 13:14
47. Faith Faller 13:16
54. Gabriella Dalton 13:24
- Reported by LRU Sports Information