For Immediate Release: October 26, 2002

Contact: Cathy Wenzka, SUNYAC Publicist

Geneseo Wins 2002 SUNYAC Women’s Cross Country Championship
Geneseo women make it three in a row

FREDONIA, NY - The Lady Knights dominated the field at this year’s State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Women’s Cross Country Championship held Saturday at Lake Erie State Park.

Geneseo placed all five scoring runners in the top eight to finish with 22 points. They were led by Melissa White, two-time SUNYAC champion, and second place finisher Jen Rettke. Rounding out the scoring for Geneseo was Joanna Zieno, Kris Reale and Kelly Owens, who finished fourth, seventh and eight, respectively.

Cortland finished second in team scoring with 47 points, placing five runners in the top 15. The Red Dragons were led by third-place finisher, Liz Ackley and sixth-place finisher, Betsy Schultz. Oswego finished third in the standings with 102 points behind fifth-place finisher, Susan McWilliams.

Coach of the Year honors went to Geneseo’s Mike Woods. He also won the award in 2000.

2002 Team Results

1. Geneseo 22

2. Cortland 47

3. Oswego 102

4. Buffalo St. 160

4. Fredonia 160

6. Brockport 164

7. Plattsburgh 172

8. New Paltz 193

9. Potsdam 227

Top 15 Individual Finishers

1. Melissa White Geneseo 18:27.30

2. Jen Rettke Geneseo 18:42.24

3. Liz Ackley Cortland 19:00.75

4. Joanna Zieno Geneseo 19:14.10

5. Susan McWilliams Oswego 19:18.48

6. Betsy Schultz Cortland 19:26.53

7. Kris Reale Geneseo 19:41.11

8. Kelly Owens Geneseo 19:42.00

9. Brianne Capasso Cortland 19:43.58

10. Sally Briggs Geneseo 19:57.35

11. Rachel Stein Geneseo 19:58.32

12. Jodie Schoppmann Potsdam 20:00.24

13. Carissa Stepien Oswego 20:00.67

14. Becca Foulger Cortland 20:05.29

15. Jen MacNeal Cortland 20:11.64