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Banfich Takes Fourth to Lead WXC to Fifth at Regionals
November 12, 2011 | Women's Cross Country
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (11/12/11) - Senior Alex Banfich finished fourth and helped the Princeton women's cross country team to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Princess Anne, Md.
Banfich cruised across the line at 21:37.7 to finish in fourth place in the 6k race. Juniors Alexis Mikaelian and Greta Feldman ran in together at 22:32.3 and 22:32.9, respectively, earning 23rd and 24th place. Freshman Jackie Nicholas was the fourth Tiger across the line with a time of 23:01.3 and sophomore Marisa Cummings scored with a 23:03.9.
Villanova and Georgetown finished in a first-place tie with matching scores of 57 place. West Virginia, Penn State and Princeton followed.
Banfich's fourth-place finish guarantees her a place in the NCAA Championships. The NCAA will make the official announcement on Sunday evening.
The NCAA Championships will be held on Monday, Nov. 21 in Terre Haute, Ind.
Princeton Finishers
4. Alex Banfich 21:37.7
23. Alexis Mikaelian 22:32.3
24. Greta Feldman 22:32.9
36. Jackie Nicholas 23:01.3
39. Marisa Cummings 23:03.9
48. Molly Higgins 23:13.4
54. Clare Gallagher 23:23.7