The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, September 2
Memphis, Tenn.
9:20 PM
UAB
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Memphis Twilight
UAB Cross Country Shines Under The Lights
9/3/2017 9:46:00β―AM | Women's Cross Country
MEMPHIS, Tenn. β The UAB Blazers Cross Country team opened the 2017 season with a win under the lights at the Memphis Twilight meet.
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UAB beat fellow South Region teams Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee, Memphis and Chattanooga.
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Times and Results:
The Blazers put five runners in the top 20, here is where they finished:
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Emily Drouin β finished second overall for UAB with a time of 18:02.65
Sarah Livett β placed sixth with a finishing time of 18:23.80
Rebecca Evans β came in 13th with a time of 18:38.36
Bethan Evans β was 18th finishing with a time of 18:48.55
Morgan Mihalis β finished 20th with a time of 18:55.13
1. UAB - with an average time of 18:33.70
2. Ole Miss - with an average time of 18:42.84
3. Middle Tennessee - with an average time of 18:48.73
4. Arkansas State - with an average time of 18:55.48
5. Memphis - with an average time of 19:01.42
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Course Side with Head Coach Matt Esche:
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"The girls were solid tonight. They came out on a mission, brought the fight and did not back down. That fighting spirit will help us accomplish a lot week in and week out," Esche said. "Putting five in the top 20 was very fun to see. We had a few girls that were off a few steps and could have placed in the top 20, thus we know that reinforcements are coming.
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"Emily was impressive. She looked strong, fit and you can tell she is on a mission."
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Next Up:
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The Blazers will have this weekend off before making the short trip to Montevallo for the Falcon Classic on Sept. 16. Β
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For more information on UAB Cross Country, visit uabsports.com or follow along on Twitter (@uab_tf_xc).
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UAB beat fellow South Region teams Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee, Memphis and Chattanooga.
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Times and Results:
The Blazers put five runners in the top 20, here is where they finished:
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Emily Drouin β finished second overall for UAB with a time of 18:02.65
Sarah Livett β placed sixth with a finishing time of 18:23.80
Rebecca Evans β came in 13th with a time of 18:38.36
Bethan Evans β was 18th finishing with a time of 18:48.55
Morgan Mihalis β finished 20th with a time of 18:55.13
1. UAB - with an average time of 18:33.70
2. Ole Miss - with an average time of 18:42.84
3. Middle Tennessee - with an average time of 18:48.73
4. Arkansas State - with an average time of 18:55.48
5. Memphis - with an average time of 19:01.42
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Course Side with Head Coach Matt Esche:
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"The girls were solid tonight. They came out on a mission, brought the fight and did not back down. That fighting spirit will help us accomplish a lot week in and week out," Esche said. "Putting five in the top 20 was very fun to see. We had a few girls that were off a few steps and could have placed in the top 20, thus we know that reinforcements are coming.
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"Emily was impressive. She looked strong, fit and you can tell she is on a mission."
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Next Up:
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The Blazers will have this weekend off before making the short trip to Montevallo for the Falcon Classic on Sept. 16. Β
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For more information on UAB Cross Country, visit uabsports.com or follow along on Twitter (@uab_tf_xc).
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Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Cross Country
/ Women's Cross Country
/ Women's Cross Country
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