Grand Prairie, Texas – The Missouri Southern women's cross country team placed third and freshman Lilah Genel was fifth individually as the Lions competed in the Old Glory Gallop hosted by Dallas Baptist at Lynn Creek Park.
 
The Lions had three runners in the top 12 as Genel crossed the 5k finish line in a time of 18:05.7. Kelie Henderson placed ninth in a time of 18:25.1, while Kayanna Gaines was 12^th in a time of 18:27.0.
 
Riley Hawkins was 30^th in a time of 19:01.4, while Alana Bundy finished 67^th in a time of 20:11.4. Alyssa Elliott finished in a time of 20:32.8, while Zoe Nelson crossed at 20:46.3 and Grace Scott at 20:50.7.
 
Ninth ranked Dallas Baptist took the team title with 28 points, while Arkansas Tech was second and the Lions finished third. Ouachita Baptist was fourth, followed by St. Edward's, Midwestern State, Texas A&M International, East Central, Arkansas-Fort Smith, Cameron, Southeastern Oklahoma, Texas-Dallas, Mary Hardin Baylor, Southwestern Assemblies of God, Dallas and North American to round out the team scores.
 
The Lions will be back at home as Southern plays host to the 2022 MIAA Cross Country Championships on November 5 at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course.