Florida A&M University won its unprecedented seventh straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Cross Country title on Saturday at the Delaware State Outreach & Research Center.
The Lady Rattlers edged Norfolk State in the team standings, 43 points to 44.
Head Coach Darlene Moore was again named Outstanding Coach.
Martha Bissah of Norfolk State was named Outstanding Performer after defending her individual crown, turning in an 18:02.31 on the soggy, chilly course. Emmax Kiplagat paced FAMU with a second-place effort, completing the 5K course in 18:42.68. Shalet Mitei was third with an 18:49.97.
FAMU placed four runners in the top 15.
North Carolina A&T State, Maryland Eastern Shore and Howard rounded out the top five of the team standings, followed by Bethune-Cookman, Morgan State, Delaware State, Coppin State, North Carolina Central and Savannah State.
FAMU runners Kiplagat, Mitei, Mercy Rotich, and Sharon Kibiwott were all named to the All-MEAC Women’s Cross Country Team.