ALBANY, Ga. — The Savannah State University women's cross country team opened its 2026 season Friday evening at the Willie Laster Invitational, hosted by Albany State University.
The Lady Tigers finished sixth in the 5K race with 183 points.
Saniya Swain led Savannah State with a 46th-place finish, completing the course in 27:32.71. Freshman Aniyah Smith was right behind her, placing 47th with a time of 27:36.00.
Victoria Taylor and newcomer Savanna Hester finished 51st and 52nd, respectively. Taylor crossed the finish line in 30:48.30, followed by Hester in 31:56.30.
Alana Jones finished 54th with a time of 34:05.30, while Samyah Berry rounded out the Savannah State contingent in 55th place with a time of 34:10.20.
Florida A&M won the women's 5K with 20 points. Host Albany State finished second with 56 points, while Columbus State placed third with 58 points.
Savannah State returns to action Sept. 25 at the Brewton-Parker Invitational.
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