BOURBONNAIS, IL --- The Prairie Stars placed seventh in the ten-team field at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Olivet Nazarene. UIS was paced by Krissy Finley, who placed 17^th in the 146-runner field.

Finley (19:33.6) took 17^th place in the 5K race and was followed closely by freshman Lexi Throne (20:17.1) who placed 29^th in the scoring section and 46^th overall. Kelsey Clearly (20:26.1), "ran her best race to date as a Prairie Star", as quoted by head coach Mike DeWitt.

Lexi Yoggerst (20:48.5) finished just ahead of teammate Olivia Rohr (20:50.6) while Libby Price (20:52.8) and Gloria Escarco (20:56.5) rounded out the field for the Prairie Stars.

"There were a lot of high-caliber teams in this race and I though we competed really well," added DeWitt. "Kelsey ran her best race to date and Krissy did a great job as our top finisher. We are really looking forward to next weekend when we get to face some of the best competition Division II has to offer."

Claire Eaton (21:09.5), Alexandria Quarton (21:10.7), and Abbie Lemley (22:01.7) all broke the 23-minute barrier while Rachael Crowley (23:58.6) and Hannah Roberts (24:21.4) rounded out the times for UIS.

The Prairie Stars will run again on October 7^th at the aforementioned Conference Crossover.