NORTON, Ohio - The University of Toledo women's cross country team opened its 2024 season on Friday evening with a first-place finish at the Tommy Evans Invitational hosted by the University of Akron. The Rockets finished with 36 points, well ahead of second-place Ohio State's 68 points.
Freshman
Melody Jebiwot made her collegiate cross country debut a memorable one, taking first place with a time of 17:48.5 in the 5K race. Senior
Lou Trois wasn't too far behind, finishing in fifth place with a time of 18:03.3.
The Toledo men's team raced just four runners so they did not qualify for a team score. Sophomore
Max Matolin led the way with a personal-best time of 18:45.1, good for 13
th place. Ohio State won the race with a total of 22 points.
Both teams used the event as a run-through for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional which will be held on Akron's course on Nov. 15.
Toledo's next race is at the We Fly MAC Championship Preview on Friday, Sept. 14 in Muncie, Ind.
Tommy Evans Invitational
Norton, Ohio | Friday, Aug. 30
Women's 5K
Team Scores
1. Toledo 36
2. Ohio State 68
3. Bowling Green 91
4. Oakland 104
5. Akron 110
6. Youngstown St. 156
7. Ohio 182
8. Cleveland State 219
9. Kent State 261
10. Mount Union 266
Toledo Individuals
1.
Melody Jebiwot 17:48.5
5.
Lou Trois 18:03.3
10.
Lianna Surtz 18:18.0
11.
Laura Nicholson 18:18.3
13.
Karina James 18:22.0
14.
Alex Bauer 18:23.6
19.
Morgan Hicks 18:32.3
21.
Cadence Christie 18:36.9
26.
Emily Vining 18:46.4
29.
Olivia Gang 18:59.5
31.
Bella Earl 19:03.3
45.
Aubrey Duhaime 19:22.2
50.
Faith Linga 19:30.3
66.
Margrett Watt 20:10.5
85.
Joy Chirchir 20:50.7
Men's 6K
Toledo Individuals
13.
Max Matolin 18:45.1
15.
Joshuah Taylor 18:49.2
31.
Alex Martinez 19:21.0
58.
Abi Yohaness 19:59.4
