ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Rose-Hulman women's cross country placed 17^th among a field that included six of the top 25 schools in NCAA Division III at the Augustana Interregional Invitational.

Jocelyn Onstot had an incredible performance in the Gold Race, competing as an individual. She broke the 13-year old school record in the 6K with a time of 21.43.2. The record was previously set by Rose-Hulman Hall of Famer Ryann-Rebecca Montgomery with a time of 21:44 in 2013.

Every runner in the top five for Rose-Hulman ran a personal best time. Brianna Bittel led the way for the Fightin' Engineers, running a time of 23:58.9, placing 82^nd overall. Natalie Obluda was second on the team, placing 123^rd with a time of 24:44.7. Finishing third for Rose-Hulman was Anna Wilcox, running a time of 25:20.5 to place 162^nd.

Brooklyn Couch ran a 26:16.2 for 214^th, and Malia Pischel finished shortly behind her at 26:23.1 to place 218^th, rounding out the scoring for the Fightin' Engineers.

#3 Wisconsin-La Crosse won the Women's Blue race with a team score of 25 points, #5 University of Chicago was second, scoring 59 team points, and #7 Washington University rounded out the top three with 104 team points.

The Rose-Hulman women's cross country team will head to North Manchester, Indiana, to compete for the HCAC Championships Saturday, October 31.
 
TOP FINISHERS:
* 20th Place - Jocelyn Onstot - 21.43.2 (School Record)
* 82nd Place - Brianna Bittel – 23:58.9
* 123rd Place - Natalie Obluda – 24:44.7
* 162nd Place - Anna Wilcox – 25:20.5
* 214th Place - Brooklyn Couch – 26:16.2
* 218th Place - Malia Pischel – 26:23.1
* 248th Place - Heaven Smith – 27:10.9
* 254th Place - Summer Kite – 27:25.2