MSU Spartan Invitational 2010

Facing its toughest competition of the season, the Miami University women's cross country team put on a strong showing Friday afternoon at the Spartan Invitational, led by senior Rachel Patterson, who was the overall runner-up at the Michigan State-hosted meet held at Forest Akers East Golf Course.

The nationally-ranked Grand Valley State men's cross country team competed Friday (Sept. 17) afternoon in Lansing, Mich., at the Michigan State Invitational. The Lakers participated in the event against the likes of Michigan State, Michigan, Central Michigan and Miami (Ohio), along with Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rivals Saginaw Valley State, Wayne State and Hillsdale. GVSU placed six runners in the top 26 and two in the top six.

The No. 2 nationally ranked team in the country Grand Valley State, competed at the Michigan State Invitational on Friday (Sept. 17) afternoon in Lansing, Mich. GVSU competed against Division I foes Michigan State, Michigan, Central Michigan and Miami (Ohio), along with Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rivals Hillsdale, Saginaw Valley State and Wayne State. The Lakers were the only school to placed six runners in the top 25, while Michigan had five.

Danielle Tauro took the top spot for the Wolverines for the second straight week, this time claiming fifth with a personal-best mark as U-M placed four among the top 10 at the annual Spartan Invitational.

The Michigan State cross country program hosted the Spartan Invitational on Friday afternoon at Forest Akers East Golf Course. Seniors Emily MacLeod and Aaron Simoneau paced the fields, claiming first place in their respective races.