SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Washington State women's cross country team finished second at the NCAA West Regional Friday, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. Solomon Kipchoge won the men's individual title, while the Cougar men finished ninth at Arcade Creek Cross Country Course.
The women finished behind Oregon and ahead of Boise State.
Freshman Millie Bii led the Cougars in the women's 6-kilometer race, finishing eighth overall in 19:40.4. Sophomore Nelly Jemeli followed in ninth at 19:44.9, while Faith Kipmaiyo placed 12th in 19:52.1.
Lauren Hoyt finished 32nd in 20:14.4, and Hailey Cossey rounded out Washington State's five scoring runners in 48th at 20:35.8.
On the men's side, Kipchoge won the 10-kilometer race with a time of 28:37.6. Evans Kurui finished second in 28:49.6, giving Washington State the top two individual finishes.
Kutoven Stevens placed 33rd in 29:56.0, followed by Kade Brownell in 59th at 30:32.4. Evan Bruce completed the scoring five in 91st at 31:16.4.
The Cougar men finished ninth overall. Oregon won the men's team title, followed by Washington and Stanford.
The Washington State women will compete next at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Women's 6K
Millie Bii — 8th, 19:40.4
Nelly Jemeli — 9th, 19:44.9
Faith Kipmaiyo — 12th, 19:52.1
Lauren Hoyt — 32nd, 20:14.4
Hailey Cossey — 48th, 20:35.8
Men's 10K
Solomon Kipchoge — 1st, 28:37.6
Evans Kurui — 2nd, 28:49.6
Kutoven Stevens — 33rd, 29:56.0
Kade Brownell — 59th, 30:32.4
Evan Bruce — 91st, 31:16.4