POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - The Iona University women's cross country team opened its 2022 campaign at the annual Marist Season Opener held at Vassar College Farm and Ecological Preserve. Junior Gabrielle Toth led the Gaels to a third-place team finish, crossing the line fourth overall individually.
 
One of five Iona harriers competing in the event, Toth was the lone top 10 finisher, posting a time of 18:43.2 in the 5k event. Junior Maya Richardson finished 14th overall in 19:28.7 and was followed by rookie McKenna Arguien (19:32.5) making her Gael debut. Red shirt freshman Kate Sherman was 19th in 19:49.8 and sophomore Cosmina Spiridon finished 25th (20:05.0)
 
UConn earned the team title with 25 points. Marist was second with 68 with the Gaels 76 points good for third. UConn senior Caroline Webb was the first individual to cross in 18:20.8.
 
The Gaels are back in action in two weeks when they host the 27th Annual Br. John "Paddy" Doyle Meet of Champions at Van Cortlandt Park.

IONA INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Pl.)	NAME	TIME
4.)	Gabrielle Toth	18:43.2
14.)	Maya Richardson	19:28.7
15.)	McKenna Arguien	19:32.5
19.)	Kate Sherman	19:49.8
25.)	Cosmina Spiridon	20:05.0

TEAM RESULTS

PLACE	TEAM	POINTS
1.)	Connecticut	25
2.)	Marist	68
3.)	Iona	76
4.)	Hartford	107
5.)	Siena	108
6.)	Manhattan	149
7.)	Felician	181

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