Timboni advances to NCAA DII Women's Cross Country Championship - Queens University of Charlotte Athletics

Saturday, November 3

Charlotte, N.C.

10:00 a.m.

Queens University of Charlotte

NCAA DII Southeast Regional

Results

11/3/2012 1:44:00 PM | Women's Cross Country

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- A fifth place finish in 23:03.4 at the 2012 NCAA DII Southeast Regional by junior runner Mathilde Timboni (Prévessin-Möens, France, Lycée International de Terney-Voltaire) of Queens University of Charlotte advanced the runner to the 2012 NCAA DII Women's Cross Country Championship on November 17 in Joplin, Mo.

Timboni, running as an individual in the race, improved on her 2011 18th place finish to snag her spot in the championships.

Taking the individual title was Kaley Glover of Montevallo with a time of 22:40.4, while Keely Wood of Wingate took second with a time of 22:54.3. Both runners advance to the championships individually alongside Timboni.

Taking the team title were the Cougars of Columbus State who collected 87 points for the win. Clayton State finished second with 99 points, while UNC-Pembroke took third place with 105 points. All three teams will compete in the championship hosted by Missouri Southern State University.

Today's top 25 individuals were also recognized for making the NCAA Southeast All-Region Team. Region runner of the year and coach of the year awards will be announced on Monday.