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Delaware at the Towson Invitational
Sept. 12, 1998
1st Place

The University of Delaware men's and women's cross country teams opened the 1998 season on a high note Saturday as both captured team titles at the Towson University Invitational. In the women's race, the Hens earned 34 points to beat out Maine, Towson, Loyola, Coppin State, and Morgan State. For the Blue Hen women, Caron Marra took the individual title as she covered the 3.1 mile course in a time of 18:59 to win by four seconds. Also for UD, Sarah Johnson was fourth in 19:43, Aimee Alexander was sixth in 20:06, and Kristen Robbins was eight in 20:23.

Women's Team Standings: 1. Delaware-32; 2. Maine- 63; 3. Towson - 71; 4. Loyola - 73; 5. Coppin St. - 139; 6. Morgan St. - 160.

Top 5 Finishers: 1. Caron Marra (Delaware), 18:59; 2. Vanessa McGowan (Maine), 19:04; 3. Suzanne Hussey (Maine), 19:31; 4. Sarah Johnson (Delaware), 19:43; 5. Jennifer Aversa (Loyola), 19:54.; Other top UD Finishers: 6. Aimee Alexander, 20:06; 8. Kristen Robbins, 20:23; 13. Jae Mentzer, 20:44.