NEW BRITAIN, CT- Three members of the Iona University women's cross country team competed Saturday at the Ted Owen Invitational hosted by Central Connecticut State University, racing the 6k event at Stanley Quarter Park. Freshman
Alaya Grigaut led the Gaels with a 10th-place finish in 23:24.0. The race featured runners from Iona, Central Connecticut, Sacred Heart and Bridgeport.
THE RUNDOWN
Grigaut paced the Iona contingent with her 10th-place finish, crossing the line in 23:24.0. She was followed by sophomore
Alyssa Dovico, who placed 12th overall in 23:31.6.
Sophomore
Sarah Wisnieski rounded out the Iona performers, finishing 15th in 23:54.3.
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMERS
The top three individual finishers were Katie Stevens (21:54.5), Rebecca Carusone (21:56.8) and Central Connecticut's Mya Morabito (22:04.7). Iona's Grigaut was the first Gael and finished 10th overall.
Iona Performers
Top 10 Performers
| Runner |
School |
Time |
| Katie Stevens |
Unattached |
21:54.5 |
| Rebecca Carusone |
Unattached |
21:56.8 |
| Mya Morabito |
Central Connecticut |
22:04.7 |
| Lillian Tabellione |
Central Connecticut |
22:15.1 |
| Alivia Schweibinz |
Sacred Heart |
22:19.8 |
| Grace Del Giorno |
Sacred Heart |
22:34.8 |
| Emma Daley |
Sacred Heart |
22:39.1 |
| Ellie Ballard |
Central Connecticut |
22:43.6 |
| Sofia Recinto |
Sacred Heart |
22:55.8 |
| Alaya Grigaut |
Iona |
23:24.0 |
Team Scores
| Pl. |
Team |
Score |
| 1.) |
Sacred Heart |
27 |
| 2.) |
Central Connecticut |
32 |
| 3.) |
Bridgeport |
85 |
UP NEXT
Iona returns to action Friday, Oct. 16 at the 2026 Pre-National Invitational at LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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