LAKELAND, Fla. - The Lynn University women's cross country team gained valuable experience at the NCAA South Region Championships, finishing 20th overall with a total time of 2:17:05 and an average of 27:25 per runner. Sophomore Jessica Lombardo led the Fighting Knights with a 47th-place finish in 23:17.84, setting a steady pace through the 6K. Mia Gagliardi (111th), Brooke Bond (121st), Rosemary Selke (125th), and Elizabeth O'Brien (131st) each ran determined races on a sunny, 66-degree morning, highlighting the team's growth and resilience against a competitive regional field
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Lombardo led Lynn with a 47th-place finish in 23:17.84, running a steady, consistent pace that kept her competitive through the middle of the 6K
- Gagliardi crossed next for the Fighting Knights in 111th place at a personal-best 26:12.54, marking a strong effort against a deep regional field
- Bond followed close behind in 121st place with a time of 27:12.37, continuing her development late in the season
- Selke rounded out Lynn's scoring in 125th place at 28:49.03, gaining valuable experience at the NCAA regional level
- O'Brien finished 131st in 31:33.06, persevering through the challenging course to complete Lynn's individual lineup