ROCK HILL, S.C. --- The Norfolk State women's cross-country team completed its 2024 campaign on Friday morning, competing in the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships as a team for the second time in program history.
 
NSU improved on last year's standing by five spots, earning 23rd place (109-111-120-157-182-200) with 679 points. The event featured a total of 34 teams.
 
Freshman Yvone Sandui led the way for the Spartans, clocking a 6k time of 22:49.50 to place 114th in a field of over 250 runners.
 
Senior Mercyline Kimaiyo followed closely behind, placing 116th (22:50.30) while sophomore Leanna Lewis placed 127th (23:00.00).
 
Sophomore Sonia Koech clocked a time of 23:41.90 (166th) while Freshman Abigael Chebet posted a time of 24:15.20. Junior Emani Thompson rounded out the Spartans' finishers, placing 214th (24:54.50).
 
"We had a great season," said head coach Kenneth Giles.  "We finished higher than last season at the regionals, and I am very proud of what this team has accomplished this season."
 
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