LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – The Lincoln University (Pa.) women's cross country teams turned in strong performances on their home course Thursday afternoon at the Lincoln University XC Invitational Tune-Up, highlighted by a team victory from the women's squad and a runner-up finish by the men.

Lincoln delivered an impressive showing in the women's 3K, placing five runners among the top 11 to claim the team championship with 31 points. The Lions finished comfortably ahead of second-place Arcadia, which totaled 54 points, while Bowie State placed third with 61.

Junior Madison Morgan (Piscataway, NJ) led the Lions with a runner-up individual finish, completing the course in 12:15.5. Senior Miranda McLean was close behind, placing fourth overall in 12:22.1.

Sophomore Dayshana Kellogg (Detroit, MI) gave Lincoln its third top-six finisher, crossing the line sixth in 12:43.5. Junior Isabella Wright (Bear, DE) added an eighth-place performance with a time of 13:16.6.

Junior Eternity Bellamy (Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East HS) completed Lincoln's scoring five, placing 11th overall in 13:41.1. Senior Aniya Whitfield (Philadelphia, PA)followed immediately behind in 12th with a time of 13:44.1, while sophomore Daleeha Alexander finished 15th in 14:25.0.

The Lions' depth proved to be the difference, with all seven Lincoln runners finishing among the top 15.

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The Lions will turn their attention toward the CIAA cross country's championships in Green Hill Park, Virginia on October 22nd.