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Southern Showcase
Doris Lemngole Claims Individual Title, Alabama Earns Two Top-Five Team Finishes
9/15/2023 12:46:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Lemngole clocked 16:12.10 to win the women’s 5k individual title, while the Crimson Tide men (third) and women (fourth) each claimed a top-five team finish
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama cross country's Doris Lemngole opened her crimson and white career with a first-place, individual title in the women's 5k race after recording a blistering time of 16:12.10 at the Southern Showcase.
The No. 23 UA men's cross country team opened the morning with a third-place overall finish, while the No. 13 women's squad ended the day with a fourth-place team finish.
The Crimson Tide men tallied 110 points to claim the top-three spot, led by Jacob Harris who posted an 11th-place finish over the 8,000-meter course. Lemngole would lead the women to a fourth-place, 108-point finish to close the morning of racing.
Head Coach Dan Waters Said
"There were some really great things that happened today, obviously, like having Doris win her first collegiate race. On our women's side, there were a lot of really good performances, as well as on our men's side. Carson [Burian] and Hudson [Hurst], those guys did a very good job today. We had a lot of freshmen and transfers also do some good things so overall, I'm pleased with what I saw. We have pieces to plug in and we still have some work to do, but it's a long season. Everything's in front of us, and that's one of the biggest positives to take away. We can continue to get better as the weeks go on."
"We knew Doris was good coming in. Coach Nick [Stenuf] and the whole staff has done a really good job making sure she's happy, healthy and ready to compete for us in her freshman campaign. I'm proud of her performance today."
Crimson Tide Top Finishes
- Jacob Harris (11th), Carson Burian (14th) and Hudson Hurst (17th) all clocked top-20 finishes en route to the team's third-place finish
- Jackson Harris (29th) and Brady Barton (41st) rounded out the Crimson Tide's scoring five
- Doris Lemngole (first), Elka Machan (15th) and McKenzie Daniel (17th) all secured top-20 finishes to help propel the Tide to its fourth-place, team finish
- Macy Schelp (35th) and Lilly Walters (41st) rounded out Alabama's scoring five
Up Next for the Crimson Tide
- The Crimson Tide will take a week off before heading up north for the Joe Piane Invitational on Friday, Sept. 29, in South Bend, Ind.
- The only other regular season meet for Alabama will take place Friday, Oct. 13, when it hosts the Crimson Classic
Alabama Men - Individual Results | 8K
11. Jacob Harris | 23:58.40
14. Carson Burian | 24:05.60
17. Hudson Hurst | 24:17.00
29. Jackson Harris | 24:35.20
41. Brady Barton | 24:46.70
53. Charlie Rogers | 24:56.30
73. Carter Waters | 25:12.00
76. Ethan Lemons | 25:14.30
134. Will Pinson | 26:25.50
Alabama Women - Individual Results | 5K
1. Doris Lemngole | 16:12.10
15. Elka Machan | 17:12.50
17. McKenzie Daniel | 17:14.80
35. Macy Schelp | 17:41.00
41. Lilly Walters | 17:47.30
56. Keaton Morrison | 18:01.80
77. Leah Kleekamp | 18:25.20
90. Autumn Headrick | 18:35.20
138. Kerri Walsh | 19:17.30
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