BRIEFLY: SEMO RUNNERS FIFTH AT SIU MEET

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southeast Missouri State University's women's cross country team finished fifth out of 14 teams during Saturday's Saluki Invitational hosted by Southern Illinois.

The Otahkians placed four runners in the top 25, led by Leslie McNamara's fourth-place finish and Janelle Quigley's seventh-place effort.

Celeste Ramsey was 22nd and Sherry Dietiker 25th.

Southeast's men did not have enough runners complete the race to qualify for a team score. The Indians top individual was Erin Roades, who placed 23rd.

Southeast will compete at Austin Peay this Saturday.