Tori Stepka at Marauders Open
Anna Nasset

Women's Cross Country Dan Doherty, Athletics Communications

UMary wins Marauders Open, Stepka finishes as runner-up

BISMARCK, ND – It was a great day at McDowell Dam for the University of Mary women's cross country. The Marauders won the meet with several athletes putting together standout performances.

Tori Stepka tops that list, placing 2nd at the meet with a new PR of 22:14.3. Hannah Westin followed in 6th at 22:39.6. Amber Rosemeier set a PR with a 22:45.6, placing 8th. Ellyn Engels was right behind her in 9th with a time of 22:51.8. Rounding out the team scoring was Giselle Jahner in 12th at 22:58.1.

Another notable result belonged to freshman Faith Jepchumba, who was making her home debut. The Kenyan freshman placed 17th in her second career race, finishing with a time of 23:55.3.

The full results from the meet can be found here with the final team standings below:

University of Mary: 28
Northern State University: 43
Minot State University: 63

The Marauders will be back on the course in two weeks for the NSIC Championships. The meet will be held at the Wayne Country Club in Wayne, NE on Oct. 24.

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Players Mentioned

Ellyn Engels

Ellyn Engels

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Sophomore
Giselle Jahner

Giselle Jahner

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Sophomore
Amber Rosemeier

Amber Rosemeier

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Sophomore
Tori Stepka

Tori Stepka

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Sophomore
Hannah Westin

Hannah Westin

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Junior
Faith Jepchumba

Faith Jepchumba

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Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ellyn Engels

Ellyn Engels

Sophomore
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Giselle Jahner

Giselle Jahner

Sophomore
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Amber Rosemeier

Amber Rosemeier

Sophomore
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Tori Stepka

Tori Stepka

Sophomore
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Hannah Westin

Hannah Westin

Junior
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Faith Jepchumba

Faith Jepchumba

Freshman
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