ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell women's cross country team opened its home schedule Friday evening with a strong showing at the front of the field, placing five runners among the top nine finishers to capture the team title in a 5-kilometer race against Ithaca College and Cortland at the Moakley Course.
First-year runner Huntley Buckingham led Cornell in her first home race, crossing the finish line first in 19:22.2 to claim the individual victory.
Cornell's front three established an early advantage at the top of the field, while Schminke and Piskula followed closely behind to give the Big Red five runners inside the top nine and secure the team victory with 22 points.
Cornell Results:
Team score: Cornell 22 points
Thoughts From Head Coach
"It is always great to compete at home in a fun environment like we had out on the course today. Though we only had a portion of the team competing, the rest of the team brought great energy to the event and supported the racers in their efforts. The racers did an excellent job of working together and building throughout the race. Getting in some early-season race reps for the group out there today is going to help as we move forward with the season.
"It was exciting to see our freshmen, Huntley and Ibrahim, get the wins. They both took control of their races heading into mile two and never looked back. They are both picking up momentum and confidence in what they are doing, and that is going to be fun to see continue."
— Mike Henderson, Alan B. '53 and Elizabeth Heekin Harris Head Coach of Women's Track & Field/Men's and Women's Cross Country
Up Next
Cornell returns to action Sept. 26 at the Princeton Fall Classic.
