Grand Rapids, Michigan - The women's cross country team opened their season at the Knight Invite hosted by Calvin University. The Saints ventured to the Gainey Athletic Facility and raced to a fifth place team finish. Aquinas, who currently sits at #22 in the NAIA national rankings, found themselves battling a muddy 6K course and some quality competition.

Amber Koole led the charge for the Saints finishing 26th overall in a time of 23:07.  Following Koole through the finish chute was Ella Koons, who placed 43rd in a time of 24:07. Aquinas' next five women would then finish within ten seconds of each other with Anna Tubbergen (70th - 25:35) leading the pack. Ellie Francis (71st - 25:36) and Lexi Hurst (72nd - 25:43) rounded out the scoring for the Saints, while Noelle House and Claire O'Boyle would both stop the clock in 25:45 to finish in 73rd and 74th place respectively to secure a top seven position.

137 individuals competed for ten different programs.

The Saints will return to action on October 3rd as they travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to compete in the Seminole Valley Stampede.