Olivia Harp, Aspen Gordon Lead Tampa Women's Cross Country to Team Title in Season Opener

Tampa Women's Cross Country Wins Mocs Kick-Off
Tampa Women's Cross Country Wins Mocs Kick-Off
September 1, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's cross country team took first place in its season opener, winning the Mocs Kick-Off at Holloway Park.

Team Finish

UT won the team title, defeating a pair of Sunshine State Conference opponents in Florida Southern and Embry-Riddle. The 4.2K race had a total of six teams.

Top Performers

  • Olivia Harp (1st Place): In her Spartan debut, Harp led the charge for Tampa, claiming the top spot in the Women's 4.2K race with an impressive time of 15:12.47.

  • Aspen Gordon (2nd Place): The runner-up delivered a stellar performance, finishing in the second position with a time of 15:14.47.

  • Emily Kriney (4th Place):Kriney secured the fourth position with a time of 15:32.15, further bolstering Tampa's strong presence.

  • Meagan Moreno (5th Place): Moreno finished in the fifth position with a time of 15:33.67, earning valuable points for the team.

  • Jessica Hernandez (8th Place): Hernandez demonstrated her talent and dedication, finishing in the eighth position with a time of 15:42.16.

Next Up

Tampa heads to the Southern Stampede on Friday, September 15. The race will be held in Joplin, Mo. at the Tom Rutledge Course.