Gambier, Ohio- The Denison women's cross country team took third at the 2025 Port Kenyon Opener, ahead of host institution Kenyon College. The Big Red finished four points behind second-place Wittenberg (63), while Ohio Wesleyan University took the top spot with a score of 24. 

Leading Denison to its third-place finish was first-year Shaylee Murdough, who in her debut race ran the 4k course in 15:04.8 for ninth place. Directly behind Murdough was junior Fiona Martinelli, who finished tenth with a time of 15:07.3.

Denison had the remaining four top runners finish within the top 26 runners, giving the Big Red a 20-point edge over the Owls. Coming in 13th place was sophomore Floralysse Biteau (15:16.6), followed by first-year Serafina Lavallee (17th, 15:28.7). Rounding out Denison's top six finishers were sophomore Jane McNamara (19th, 15:31.8)  and first-year Amelia Anderson (23rd, 15:37.3).

Up Next for the Big Red

The Big Red have a two-week break and then hit the road on Saturday, Sept. 13, to compete in Westerville, Ohio, for the Otterbein Invite. The meet is set to start at 10:30 a.m.