Kenosha, Wis. – The Lewis University women's cross country team punched its ticket to nationals with an impressive third-place finish at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional on Saturday (Nov. 8), hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. The Flyers tallied 90 points, securing one of the region's automatic qualifying spots.

Junior Mary Edwards (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) led the charge for Lewis, crossing the line in 21:08.0 and placed seventh overall. Senior Josephine Bober (Lockport, Ill./Lockport) followed close behind in 15th at 21:29.8, while senior Madilyn Calloway (Rochester, Ind./Rochester Community) finished 18th in 21:30.7. Rounding out the top five were senior Kate Guderjan (Frankfort, Ill./Lincolnway East) in 23rd (21:45.2) and freshman Louisa Wilson (Williamsville, Ill./Williamsville) in 27th (21:52.4).

Junior Katie Melzer (Yorkville, Ill./Yorkville) (57th, 22:38.9) and junior Megan Garrett (Charleston, Ill./Charleston) (106th, 23:26.3) also turned in strong performances to help the Flyers secure their top-three finish.

Grand Valley State captured the team title with 25 points, and individually, Lauren Kiley of Grand Valley State claimed the regional crown in 20:38.0.

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