Spartans Conclude Season at NCAA Women's Cross Country Championships

Aspen Gordon
Aspen Gordon
November 18, 2023

JOPLIN, Mo. - The University of Tampa women's cross country team returned to the NCAA Division II National Championships, placing No. 26 among the top teams in the country.

After finishing 29th in 2022, head coach Logan Wells guided his Spartans to back-to-back NCAA Championships appearances for the first time since 2015.

Top Performers

  • Aspen Gordon: The senior concluded her collegiate career as the top runner for UT. She would finish 63rd overall with a time of 21:05.4.

  • Olivia Harp: Secured the 114th position with a time of 21:45.4.

  • Emma Skinner: The sophomore finished 141st with a time of 22:01.5.

  • Tabitha Suggs: Was the fourth UT runner to cross the finish line as she concluded the 6K in 22:26.4 to place 192nd.

  • Emily Kriney: Placed within the top five with a 22:32.4 time and 196th place finish.

  • True freshman Isabella Noreika and sophomore Jessica Hernandez also represented Tampa at the Championships