CLINTON, Miss. - The No. 12-ranked Washington and Lee University women's cross country team earned its first NCAA Division III South Regional Championship since 2019 on Saturday, November 16.
Saturday's win is the second regional title for the program and secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships.
The Blue and White were led by
Olivia Warr's individual title, crossing the finish line in a time of 21:34.7. The individual championship was W&L's first since Josephine Schaeffer claimed the region's championship in 1992, 1993, and 1995.
TOP-3 TEAM RESULTS
- 1. Washington and Lee – 38 points (1-4-7-8-18-[19][25])
- 2. Emory – 49 points
- 3. Lynchburg – 93 points
SCORING SEVEN
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
- Individual Champion: Sophomore Olivia Warr claimed the individual title, crossing the finish line in 21:34.7 and pacing the Generals to their team victory.
- Consistent Scoring: All five scoring runners placed in the top 20, with four in the top 10.
- All-Region Honors: All seven of the Generals who competed on Saturday earned All-Region recognition for finishing inside the top 35. Kristen Clodgo becomes the fourth General to earn four consecutive All-Region laurels over her W&L career.
- W&L Spread: The Generals' top-five runners maintained a spread of just 1:02, highlighting their depth and consistency.
- Total Time (Top 5): 1:50:31
- Average Time (Top 5): 22:06
- Top-7 Spread: 1:28
- Top-7 Total Time: 2:36:12
LOOKING AHEAD
With their regional title, the Generals earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, scheduled for November 23. The top teams at the 10 Regional Championships all earn an automatic bid to the NCAA National Championships at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Indiana.
In addition to the region's winners, 22 teams will earn at-large bids rounding out field of 32. The top-seven individuals from each meet, who do not qualify as a team, will advance to the NCAA Championship as an individual qualifier. The entire NCAA Championship field will be announced on Sunday.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
