University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
Richmond Invitational
Women Claim Podium Spot at Richmond Invitational
10/02/2026 | Cross Country
Men Place Eighth at Second Home Meet of Season
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. — The Richmond's women's cross country team tied for second while the men's team finished eighth at the Richmond Invitational Friday at Pole Green Park.
Freshman Kiera Lowman led the women at the 6K distance, finishing 11th in 22:13.9. Fellow freshman Ella Solorzano followed in 13th with a time of 22:15.4.
Also contributing to Richmond's team score were freshman Ruby Frazier (20th in 22:33.1), sophomore Estella Bruneau (21st in 22:33.5) and sophomore Lily Strebel (24th in 22:40.5), as Richmond placed five runners in the top 25.
The Spiders totaled 77 points, tying George Washington for second among the 14 teams to finish the race. Elon won the women's event with 42 points.
Senior Eric Scully paced the Richmond men in the 8K, placing 29th in 25:58.2. Sophomore Bennett Wright finished 42nd in 26:21.8.
Freshman Ryan Gibson placed 45th in 26:30.6, senior Josh Gray finished 46th in 26:32.1 and senior Carter Bruns crossed the line 52nd in 26:40.0. Richmond scored 205 points to place eighth in the 16-team field. High Point won the men's race with 55 points.
Next up for the Spiders is the Texas A&M Arturo Barrios Invitational in College Station, Texas, Friday, Oct. 16. The team will return to Pole Green Park for the Atlantic 10 Championships on Saturday, Oct. 31.
