ANDERSON, SC--USC Aiken’s cross country team placed sixth among eight teams at the Anderson College Invitational on Saturday in Anderson, S.C. Veronica Derico led the Lady Pacers. The junior finished 10th in a time of 22:18. Lander University won the event with 46 points. USCA earned 120 points, just six points away from a fourth place finish.

For the third consecutive race, three or more Lady Pacers posted times under 23 minutes. Ashley Reedy (22:44) in 19th place and Kristyn Holley (22:52) in 22nd joined Derico with sub-23:00 times.

Jen Mascarin (23:27) finished 27th while Ashley Northington (27:19) crossed the line in the 51st spot.

Lander’s Tiffany Fore took home the top individual finish. The Lady Bearcat finished the five-kilometer race in a time of 20:37.

USC Aiken will take part in its last regular season race on Thursday when the Lady Pacers travel to Due West, S.C., for the Erskine College Invitational. The meet will begin at 4:45 p.m., and will serve as the final tune-up for USCA before the Peach Belt Conference Championships on October 25.

Anderson College Invitational
Team Standings
1. Lander................................46
2. Presbyterian.......................65
3. Anderson...........................90
4. Spartanburg Methodist.....114
5. USC Spartanburg.............115
6. USC Aiken......................120
7. Erskine.............................136
8. Southern Wesleyan.........161

USC Aiken Individual Results
10. Veronica Derico.............22:18
19. Ashley Reedy................22:44
22. Kristyn Holley................22:52
27. Jen Mascarin.................23:27
51. Ashley Northington.......27:19

Overall Top Individual Performer
Tiffany Fore (Lander)..........20:37

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