The Muskingum women's cross country team opened the 2014 season with a first-place finish in the Muskingum Relay Meet.

Sophomore Julie Fobes and senior Jami Durkee teamed to finish first with a course record time of 33:25.

Senior Claire Lieburn and sophomore Josie Baum placed second with a time of 36:13.  

Placing third was senior Allison Reed and sophomore Hannah Gregory with a time of 36:52.

Also coming in with a close fourth-place finish was freshman Taylar Bennett and junior Caroline Nagy with a combined time of 36:59.

The Muskies tallied six points, which beat Bethany College (15 points). Each competitor ended the event running a total of three miles.

Muskingum next competes at the Bethany Invitational on Saturday, September 13.