OTAHKIAN RUNNERS PLACE 1st IN MEET

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Southeast Missouri State University women's cross country team opened its season Saturday with a victory in a 12-team meet hosted by the University of Memphis.

Southeast placed five runners in the top 15, including three in the top five en route to 35 points.

Senior Janelle Quigley placed first in 11:17, while teammate Tammy Wenkel was second in 11:56. Leslie McNamara took fifth (12:02) and was followed by Amy Arteme (13th, 12:31) and Jessie Thompson (15th, 12:42).

Southeast did not send a full men's team to the meet. Ryan Layton placed highest among three Indians competing, finishing 17th in 22:56.