The #2 ranked New York University women's cross country team competed in the Rowan Border Battle hosted by Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, on Saturday, October 17. 

Running a 6k course, the Violets concluded their race with all sophomore runners finishing in 27th, 52nd, 54th, 65th, and 112th, totalling 289 points.

Swarthmore College won the race with 77 points

Kate Carnes was first for the team, finishing 27th. She completed the course with a season-best time of 23:59.4, and was followed by Abigail Sanderson (24:42.2) and Rachel Newman (24:45.2), each finishing 52nd and 54th, respectively. Sabrina Roach, with a time of 24:56.4, placed 65th, and Ainara Schube Barriola (26:28.1) was 112th.

Overall, 20 teams and 174 athletes competed in the race.

Up next, the team is headed to the UAA Championship, hosted by the University of Chicago in Warrenville, IL. The event is set to take place on Saturday, October 31.