The University of Illinois Springfield women's cross country team finished 13th overall at the John McNichols Invitational on Saturday, September 23, 2024, scoring 386 points. It was the team's first race of the season at the championship distance of 6k.
Race Summary
- Maddie Miller led the Prairie Stars, crossing the finish line in 44th place with a time of 22:25
- Kaleigh Inniss followed in 94th at 23:17
- Lillian Buzani and Ava Allison finished close behind, securing 96th and 119th places with times of 23:19 and 23:36, respectively
- Jordan Serrahn rounded out the top five for UIS, finishing 127th in 23:43
- The Prairie Stars achieved a five-runner spread of 78 seconds, with lead runner Maddie Miller finishing 52 seconds ahead of the next UIS competitor
- UIS finished 13th overall, 8th among non-DI teams
- UIS was the only NCAA DII team in a field of primarily NCAA DIII and NAIA opponents
| Place | Student-Athlete | Result |
| 44 | Madelyn Miller | 22:25 |
| 94 | Kaleigh Inniss | 23:17 |
| 96 | Lillian Buzani | 23:19 |
| 119 | Ava Allison | 23:36 |
| 127 | Jordan Serrahn | 23:43 |
| 176 | Marissa Roggensack | 24:23 |
| 180 | Lauren McBride | 24:28 |
| 187 | Josslyn Gaona | 24:32 |
| 194 | Jade Aubrey | 24:34 |
| 212 | Emma Leahy | 24:47 |
| 234 | Norah Wright | 25:06 |
| 244 | Addelyne Nehmelman | 25:16 |
| 276 | Kali Gaden | 25:43 |
| 287 | Audrey Wagoner | 26:03 |
| 360 |
Camille Terre | 30:17 |
The University of Illinois Springfield cross country teams are gearing up for the Lewis Crossover on Saturday, Oct. 12. This meet presents an excellent opportunity for the Prairie Stars to compete against regionally and nationally-ranked opponents, including the No. 9-ranked Lewis Flyers, who will host the event on their campus in Romeoville, Ill.