CARY, N.C. – Freshman Veronica Jesang won the individual title and was named Most Outstanding Runner as the Norfolk State women's cross country team finished second at the MEAC Championships on Friday, Oct. 30, at WakeMed Soccer Park.
NSU scored 65 points to finish 11 points ahead of third-place Delaware State (76). Howard won the team title with 23 points.
Jesang led wire to wire to win the 5K in 18:21.8 in her first conference championship. She reached the 2K mark in 7:33.0, more than 20 seconds ahead of any of her teammates.
Junior Abigael Chebet finished 10th in 19:40.7, and junior Amira Dailey placed 14th in 20:10.2. With Jesang, that gave the Spartans three All-MEAC honorees for finishing in the top 15.
Freshman Taiefa Gowe finished 18th in 20:32.7, and freshman Sharifa Trocard rounded out the scoring five in 26th at 21:35.7.
"Veronica did an excellent job today. She led from start to finish," Giles said. "Coach Ernes Barrett prepared her all season to win this individual title, and the feat was accomplished."
NSU Individual Results – 5K
- Veronica Jesang (FR) – 18:21.8 - PR
- Abigael Chebet (JR) – 19:40.7
- Amira Dailey (JR) – 20:10.2
- Taiefa Gowe (FR) – 20:32.7 - PR
- Sharifa Trocard (FR) – 21:35.7 - PR
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The Spartans return to action at the NCAA Southeast Regional, hosted by USC Upstate, on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Milliken Center in Spartanburg, S.C.
