KEENE, N.H. – Junior Rose Karow (South Yarmouth, Mass.) ran the second-fastest time in program history to lead Plymouth State University to its second Little East Conference (LEC) Women's Cross Country Championship title at the Owl Athletic Complex at Keene State on Saturday.
 
Karow finished fourth in 22:49.00 – her second sub-23-minute 6k of the season – to claim All-LEC First Team honors. The remaining four point-scorers each set personal bests, finishing among the top 14 to earn All-LEC Second Team recognition.
 
Freshman Emma Talon (Southington, Conn.) placed 10th in 23:38.00 to earn LEC Rookie Runner of the Year as the top-finishing first-year competitor. Classmate Madison Geddes (Penacook, N.H.) took 12th, finishing more than 54 seconds faster than her previous best. Sophomore Mia Sweeney (Plymouth, Mass.) placed 13th, while junior Abby Bergeron (Essex, Vt.) was 14th after trimming more than 1:14 off her personal best.
 
Plymouth State totaled 53 points to top the field, edging Keene State (59) for the team title.
 
 
The Basics:

• LEC Championship (6k) – 1st of 7 Teams

Team Results:

• Plymouth State (53), Keene State (59), UMass Dartmouth (81), Southern Maine (93), Eastern Connecticut (114), UMass Boston (143), RIC (149)

Individual Results:  
Up Next:

• The Panthers compete at the NCAA Division III East Regional Championship in two weeks (Nov. 15) at the Hopkinton Fair Grounds.