ST. JOSEPH, Minn. - In their final regular-season meet, the University of Northwestern Women's Cross Country team finished seventh out of 12 teams with 190 points, just three points shy of sixth place. The Eagles put together a strong performance as they prepare for the UMAC Championship at the end of the month.

Senior Emery Maki (Hibbing, Minn./Hibbing) led the Eagles with an eighth-place finish and a personal-best time of 23:05.4, which ranks as the second-fastest time in program history. Maki shaved more than 11 seconds off her previous best of 23:17.1, which ranked third in school history. Her new mark moves her past Mel Olson's time of 23:07.45, set in 2008, for the second spot in the record books.

Alicia Arredondo (Robbinsdale, Minn./Homeschool) was the next Eagle to cross the finish line, placing 42nd with a personal-best time of 24:36.3. About 19 seconds later, Chloe Zimmerman (Helena, Mont./Capital) also crossed the line with a personal-best time of 24:55.6. Cheyanne Scalese (Lancaster, Minn./Lancaster Public) followed with a season-best time of 25:06.1, while Ellie Nelson (Redwood Falls, Minn./Redwood Valley) clocked a season-best 25:39.6.

Samary Acuna (Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Simley) finished in 26:47.3, followed closely by Kimberlyn Case (Sleepy Eye, Minn./Litchfield), who recorded a personal-best time of 26:48.5.

Other Notable Performances:
Faith Matvey (Meadowlands, Minn./Lakeview Christian Academy), personal best (27:32.0)
Grace Steele (Shafer, Minn./Chisago Lakes), personal best (27:44.6)
Kaylee Kent (Hugo, Minn./Homeschool), personal best (28:31.5)
Kennedy Van De Riet (St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville), season best (31:16.1)

The Eagles will return to the course on Saturday, October 31, for the UMAC Championships, where they will look to repeat as UMAC champions.