Saturday, November 2
DeKalb, Ill.
12:00 PM CT
University of Toledo
at
MAC Championships
Senior Petronela Simiuc posted a fifth-place finish with a time of 21:59.8 to help the Rockets to a fourth-place team finish at the MAC Championships.
Photo by: Katherine Jamtgaard
Women’s Cross Country Takes Fourth at MAC Championships
11/2/2019 5:11:00 PM | Women's Cross Country
DEKALB, Ill. - The University of Toledo women's cross country team finished fourth overall with 102 points at the Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday. Senior Petronela Simiuc led the Rockets, posting a time of 21:59.8 to finish in fifth place. Simiuc also earned First Team All-MAC honors for her performance.
"We ran a very solid race overall as a team today," said head coach Andrea Grove-McDonough. "We probably got caught a little too far back again and that's been an issue for us this season, but I was proud of the fight the women put up to try to put us back in it. The highlight for us today was Petronela's breakout race. She was 22nd a year ago and was fifth out there today. She's been training at such a high level all fall and really made a mental shift in regards to cross country this season and it shows."
Junior Michelle Hostettler took 21st with a time of 22:37.5 and senior Stephanie Sherman took 23rd with a time of 22:38.5. Freshman Emily Vining was the first freshman to cross the finish line, stopping the clock at 22:49.9 to take 26th. Vining was named Freshman of the Year for her performance.
"I was also very proud of the way our other senior, Stephanie Sherman raced today. She put herself up in the top 20 and fought for that all the way. I was also very excited to grab the Freshman of the Year away on the women's side to go along with the men's. Emily ran a really gritty, tough race and I'm looking forward to her progress within our program. Now we head back home to prepare for the upcoming NCAA Regional and putting together our best team effort," said Grove-McDonough.
Up Next
The Rockets will head to Madison, Wis. for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 15. The women's race will be at 11:30 a.m. (CT) with the men's race to follow at 12:30 p.m.
Mid-American Conference Championships
DeKalb, Ill. | Saturday, Nov. 2
Women's 6K
Team Standings
1. Eastern Michigan – 60 points
2. Northern Illinois – 62 points
3. Miami – 93 points
4. Toledo – 102 points
5. Akron – 117 points
6. Ball State – 156 points
7. Ohio – 199 points
8. Western Michigan – 222 points
9. Buffalo – 224 points
10. Bowling Green – 251 points
11. Kent State – 268 points
12. Central Michigan – 311 points
Top 5 Individuals
1. Ashley Tutt – Northern Illinois – 21:18.5
2. Natalie Cizmas – Eastern Michigan – 21:28.0
3. Machenzie Callahan – Northern Illinois - 21:47.8
4. Karlie Swanson – Eastern Michigan – 21:55.4
5. Petronela Simiuc – Toledo – 21:59.8
Toledo Individuals
5. Petronela Simiuc – 21:59.8
21. Michelle Hostettler – 22:37.5
23. Stephanie Sherman – 22:38.5
26. Emily Vining – 22:49.9
27. Meltem Yasar – 22:50.5
46. Claire Steigerwald – 23:13.4
52. Riley Kwiatkowski – 23:22.2
69. Madeline Vining – 23:53.6
97. Jordyn Boyer – 25:10.9
Toledo Individual Awards
All-MAC First Team: Petronela Simiuc
Freshman of the Year: Emily Vining
"We ran a very solid race overall as a team today," said head coach Andrea Grove-McDonough. "We probably got caught a little too far back again and that's been an issue for us this season, but I was proud of the fight the women put up to try to put us back in it. The highlight for us today was Petronela's breakout race. She was 22nd a year ago and was fifth out there today. She's been training at such a high level all fall and really made a mental shift in regards to cross country this season and it shows."
Junior Michelle Hostettler took 21st with a time of 22:37.5 and senior Stephanie Sherman took 23rd with a time of 22:38.5. Freshman Emily Vining was the first freshman to cross the finish line, stopping the clock at 22:49.9 to take 26th. Vining was named Freshman of the Year for her performance.
"I was also very proud of the way our other senior, Stephanie Sherman raced today. She put herself up in the top 20 and fought for that all the way. I was also very excited to grab the Freshman of the Year away on the women's side to go along with the men's. Emily ran a really gritty, tough race and I'm looking forward to her progress within our program. Now we head back home to prepare for the upcoming NCAA Regional and putting together our best team effort," said Grove-McDonough.
Up Next
The Rockets will head to Madison, Wis. for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 15. The women's race will be at 11:30 a.m. (CT) with the men's race to follow at 12:30 p.m.
Mid-American Conference Championships
DeKalb, Ill. | Saturday, Nov. 2
Women's 6K
Team Standings
1. Eastern Michigan – 60 points
2. Northern Illinois – 62 points
3. Miami – 93 points
4. Toledo – 102 points
5. Akron – 117 points
6. Ball State – 156 points
7. Ohio – 199 points
8. Western Michigan – 222 points
9. Buffalo – 224 points
10. Bowling Green – 251 points
11. Kent State – 268 points
12. Central Michigan – 311 points
Top 5 Individuals
1. Ashley Tutt – Northern Illinois – 21:18.5
2. Natalie Cizmas – Eastern Michigan – 21:28.0
3. Machenzie Callahan – Northern Illinois - 21:47.8
4. Karlie Swanson – Eastern Michigan – 21:55.4
5. Petronela Simiuc – Toledo – 21:59.8
Toledo Individuals
5. Petronela Simiuc – 21:59.8
21. Michelle Hostettler – 22:37.5
23. Stephanie Sherman – 22:38.5
26. Emily Vining – 22:49.9
27. Meltem Yasar – 22:50.5
46. Claire Steigerwald – 23:13.4
52. Riley Kwiatkowski – 23:22.2
69. Madeline Vining – 23:53.6
97. Jordyn Boyer – 25:10.9
Toledo Individual Awards
All-MAC First Team: Petronela Simiuc
Freshman of the Year: Emily Vining
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