Nov. 18, 2006

Bronx, NY - Laurel Jefferson placed fifth to lead the University of Maryland women's cross country team to a fifth place finish at the 22nd annual ECAC Championships.

The senior ran the 5k race in 18:09.8, finishing ahead of teammates Erin Matyus (18:44.0) and Ashley Campbell (18:50.2) who placed 27th and 33rd respectively.

Rounding out the top-five for the Terps at the team's season final meet, were freshmen Christina Nelson (42nd,19:03.6) and Andrea Rothschild (54th, 19:22.1).

Results (First-place and Maryland finishers)
1. Reilly Kiernan, Princeton, 17:56.9... 5. Laurel Jefferson, Maryland, 18:09.8; 27. Erin Matyus, Maryland, 18:44.0; 33. Ashley Campbell, Maryland, 18:50.2; 42. Christina Nelson, Maryland, 19:03.6; 54. Andrea Rothschild, Maryland, 19:22.1; 69. Lindsay Ritchings, Maryland, 19:44.5; 84. Kristin Reed, Maryland, 20:07.8.