Nov. 15, 2008

Contact: Greg Murphy

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Cleveland State ran to a 34th place finish at the 2008 Great Lakes Regional Championship at Purdue University. The Vikings, who were running on a 6-kilometer course for just the second time this season, totaled 1,042 points.

"It was a cold, wet, damp day today and tough running conditions," head coach Joe Jaketic said. "We didn't have the success that I had hoped to have on the course, but the team really responded well and helped each other out on the course.

"We took a really big step this season and I think we will get better in the future because of races like today. We had a great year and I really enjoyed it. The team created a lot of memories and that's what its all about. I look forward to another fun, exciting season next year.

Junior Colleen Conway led CSU with a 191st place showing, finishing the 6-kilometer course in 25:12. Brittany Elmlinger was CSU's next finisher as she was 200th in 25:30.

A pair of freshman followed for the Vikings with Andria Bazilevich claiming 213th place in 26:27 and Kelly Zaleski two spots behind (215th place) in 26:22.

The regional championship completed the 2008 season for the Vikings.

CSU RESULTS
191. Colleen Conway, 25:12
200. Brittany Elmlinger, 25:30
213. Andria Bazilevich, 26:27
215. Kelly Zaleski, 26:22
223. Julie Piotrowski, 27:00
225. Audrey Piotrowski, 27:08
227. Jordan Hoile, 27:37