OAHU, Hawaii - For the fourth consecutive year, the Pacific cross country program opened the season with a runner-up finish at the Big Wave Invitational, hosted by Hawaii at the Kahuku Golf Course.

Leading the Tigers was junior Emily Wernli with a sixth-place showing of 20:07.30 in the 5,000m race, which marked a new personal record. Two more Tigers raced top to-15 finishes as seniors Sophia Livingston tallied a 20:50.00 and senior Dalee Higgins registered a 20:51.10.

Sophomore Valeria Espinoza was the fourth Tiger to cross the finish line, taking 16th with a 20:57.10.
 
Graduate Anahi Avila Perez finished with her second best time in the 5,000 meters with a 22:07.30. Senior Elisabeth Garner also made her return to the Big Wave Invitational, capturing 21st with a 21:58.80, her second fastest time in the event.
 
Pacific returns in two weeks as the Tigers host the Pacific Invite on September 20. 

Women's Team Standings
1. Hawai'i, 15
2. Pacific, 62
3. Hawai'i - Hilo, 91
4. Chaminade, 101
5. Hawai'i Pacific, 111

Women's Individual 5,000m Results (40 Runners)
6. Emily Wernli, 20:07.30
14. Sophia Livingston, 20:50.00
15. Dalee Higgins, 20:51.10
16. Valeria Espinoza, 20:57.10
21. Elisabeth Garner, 21:58.80
22. Anahi Avila Perez, 22:07.30
27. Beatriz Diaz, 23:36.60
33. Alexa Myers, 25:10.20

 
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