WINGATE, N.C. -- Hannah Zenker ran the 6k course at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional in a time of 24:14.60 Saturday morning to finish 37th overall. The effort was the second-best ever by a Crusader woman at regionals and 23 spots better than her regional finish last year. She also trimmed 1;32 from her time during the regular season preview meet on the same course earlier this year.
As a team, the Crusaders were 17th in the field at 488 points, but third among Conference Carolinas teams. Queens won the regional title with 76 points.
Julia Otranto placed 91st with a time of 26:03.80, while Brette Linkenhoker was 122nd at 27:24.46. Savannah Lamb turned in a time of 27:46.85 to finish 128th, while Theresa Wilson was 138th at 28:37.99. Jillian Culbertson also competed in the race, placing 140th in 28:59.35.
The meet concluded Belmont Abbey's season.