MADISON, Wis. – Toledo junior Karina James led the Toledo Rockets at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Madison, Wisc. on Friday, recording a time of 20:45.3 to place 57^th overall in a race that featured top talent from across the country.

The Rockets competed in an extremely competitive 30-team field that included 23 programs that are ranked or receiving votes in the latest USTFCCCA National Coaches' Poll. Toledo finished ahead of five "Power 4" teams, including Louisville, Syracuse, Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana, as well as placing in front of No. 28 Providence. Toledo finished first among programs that are not receiving votes in the USTFCCCA national poll.

Following James in the individual results, sophomore Melody Jebiwot placed 87th with a time of 21:02.5. Junior Lianna Surtz (92nd/21:04.9) and graduate student Hannah Lelfield (100th/21:09.0) rounded out the UT competitors in the top 100.

Freshman Lily DiCola was the final point scorer for the Rockets, crossing the finish line at 21:45.3 to take 162nd. Jordyn Bartolomucci (170th/21:54.7) and Alex Bauer (198th/22:20.2) concluded Toledo's runners in the championship race.

Toledo saw four runners compete in the women's 6K "B" race. Sophomore Bella Earl led the way (32nd/22:03.8), followed by Jaydon Cirincione (35th/22:08.7), Margrett Watt (67th/22:53.3) and Lauren Zanotelli (78th/23:50.0).

Quoting Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Andrea Grove-McDonough
"Today was a great showing for our team! I am really happy with how our women handled themselves in such a competitive field today. Karina (James) was great today as she led the team against really high-level national competition. This meet helped our women prepare for the beginning of our championship season where we are excited to run a full lineup at the MAC Championships."

Up Next
Toledo will head to Buffalo, N.Y. for the MAC Championship race on Saturday, Nov. 1. The women's 6K race is set to begin at noon.

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Nuttycombe Invitational
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 | Madison, Wis.

Women's 6K Championship
Team Results
1. No. 2 NC State – 41 points
2. No. 7 Notre Dame – 125 points
3. No. 16 Iowa State – 176 points
4. No. 9 West Virginia – 190 points
5. No. 18 Northwestern – 225 points
6. No. 22 Georgetown – 242 points
7. No. 14 Penn State – 247 points
8. No. 11 Stanford – 250 points
9. No. 5 New Mexico – 312 points
10. No. 14 Utah – 316 points
11. No. 29 Wisconsin – 345 points
12. No. 10 Colorado – 355 points
13. No. 17 Washington – 364 points
14. No. 27 Washington State – 365 points
15. No. 24 Michigan State – 365 points
16. No. 20 Gonzaga – 391 points
17. RV Duke – 413 points
18. No. 6 Northern Arizona – 418 points
19. RV UNC – 419 points
20. RV California Baptist – 439 points
21. Toledo – 495 points
22. Louisville – 559 points
23. RV Syracuse – 564 points
24. RV Minnesota – 585 points
25. Michigan – 607 points
26. Furman – 642 points
27. Harvard – 689 points
28. No. 28 Providence – 696 points
29. Lipscomb – 719 points
30. Indiana – 854 points

Toledo Individuals
57. Karina James – 20:45.3
87. Melody Jebiwot – 21:02.5
92. Lianna Surtz – 21:04.9
100. Hannah Ielfield – 21:09.0
162. Lily DiCola – 21:45.3
170. Jordyn Bartolomucci – 21:54.7
198. Alex Bauer – 22:20.2

Women's 6K B Race
Toledo Individuals
32. Bella Earl – 22:03.8
35. Jaydon Cirincione – 22:08.7
67. Margrett Watt – 22:53.3
78. Lauren Zanotelli – 23:50.0