Nov. 10, 2002
Leah Zidon and Jennifer Tesmer Lead Truman at Regional Meet
The Truman women's cross country team saw its 2002 season come to an end following a fifth-place showing at the South Central Regional meet on Saturday in Warrensburg, Mo.
Pittsburg State and Central Missouri both advanced to the NCAA Championships after finishing first and second, respectively. Abilene Christian was third followed by Missouri Southern and Truman.
Leah Zidon turned in another good performance for the Bulldogs, finishing 14th overall. She ran the 6k course in a time of 23:50. Jennifer Tesmer was 16th overall after completing the race in 23:54. Pam Bird was 22nd overall with a time of 24:16 and was second among freshmen runners at the meet. Dani Rawlings was 30th with a time of 24:34 and Sarah Armstrong was 44th overall after a mark of 25:25. Kasye Hahn rounded out the Truman runners after coming in 62nd with a time of 26:25.
South Central Regional Championships
Team Standings 1) Pittsburg State 48 2) Central Missouri 69 3) Abilene Christian 82 4) Missouri Southern 111 5) Truman 113 6) Southwest Baptist 135 7) Texas A&M-Kingsville 201 8) Emporia State 218 9) Northwest Missouri 235 10) Southeastern Oklahoma 244 11) Drury 247
Bulldog Individual Finishers 14) Leah Zidon 23:50 16) Jennifer Tesmer 23:54 22) Pam Bird 24:16 30) Dani Rawlings 24:34 44) Sarah Armstrong 25:25 62) Kayse Hahn 26:25