CUMBERLAND, Maine – The Roger Williams University Women's Cross Country turned in a total team time of 2:04:16.9, an average time of 24:51.4, and placed 20^th out of 47 teams at the Division III Regional Qualifiers hosted by the University of Southern Maine.  The team compiled a total of 597 points, led by Liliana Rutler (Wyckoff, N.J.) who finished in 88^th overall out of 315 participants.

Rutler set the pace for the Hawks with a time of 24:14.6, and was followed closely by teammate Emily Tran (Sharon, Mass.) who placed 98^th with a time of 24:28.7.  Keeping up with the pack was Susan Thaxter (Pepperell, Mass.) who placed 123^rd with a final time of 24:59.1.  The fourth RWU runner to cross the line was Kaitlin Crowley (Beverly, Mass.) who had a time of 25:06.5 which put her in 132^nd overall.  The final contributor to the overall team score was Alyssa Donovan (Bridgewater, Mass.) with a time of 25:28.0, in 156^th overall.  Also racing were Lauren Ashby (Manchester, N.H.) and Samantha Buechner (Nashua, N.H.) who finished in 162^nd and 220^th respectively, with times of 25:42.7 and 26:51.3.

This marks the culmination of the 2009 Women's Cross Country Season.  The team captured its unprecedented 10^th consecutive TCCC title, and hopes to have as much success when they get back out on the course next season.

Place            Name                               Time

88                Liliana Rutler                     24:14.6

98                Emily Tran                        24:28.7

123              Susan Thaxter                   24:59.1

132              Kaitlin Crowley                   25:06.5

156              Alyssa Donovan                 25:28.0

(162)            Lauren Ashby                    25:42.7

(220)            Samantha Buechner           26:51.3