HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- The Marian College women's cross country team came home with its first trophy of the season after it earned the small school championship at the Evansville Invitational on Saturday.

"This was a great day for running," said head coach David Roberts. "These girls came out and ran with determination and I am glad to see each of them posting season bests. It was a great day for Marian College."

Junior Julia Konopasek paced the Knights with a 35th place finish. The XX, Ind., native finished with a season-best time of 19:52.62. Junior Erica Baechle finished in 39th place with a time of 20:05.06 while junior Jessica VanVleet finished in a time of 20:14.25, which was good enough for 47th place.

Junior Molly Till finished in 52nd place with a time of 20:27.34 while sophomore Sarah Fowler finished right behind her in 53rd with a time of 20:28.37. Junior Latisha Yeager finished in 60th place with a time of 20:46.71 while freshman Jill Kuntz finished in 70th with a time of 21:23.17. Senior Regina Rust finished in 79th place with a time of 21:47.94 while sophomore Amanda Frey finished in 88th place with a time of 22:54.86.

The Knights get back on the 5K course when they head to the MCC Conference meet next Saturday in Marion, Ind.