LIVINGSTON, Ala. — The University of West Alabama women’s cross country team finished fifth in the non-Division I section of the Mississippi College Invitational on Saturday in Clinton, Miss.

The Tigers were led by Amanda Fuentes, who finished fourth among the non-Division I competitors and crossed the line ahead of 34 Division I individuals with a time of 24 minutes, 48.36 seconds.  The placement is a season-best for Fuentes.  Kelly Hartley was UWA’s second finisher with a time of 27:18.51.  Hartley finished ahead of 14 Division I runners.  Reshai Reeves turned in a time of 28:26.85 to finish 26^th among the non-Division I competitors.  Sophomore Libba McClendon turned in a time of 31:45.50 while Irene Ngeno clocked a time of 33:15.14.

UWA now turns its focus towards the Gulf South Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 20 in Hoover, Ala.  The event will take place at Veteran’s Park, beginning at 9 a.m. with the men’s race, followed by the women’s competition.