Grambling State’s cross country and soccer teams both competed this weekend.
Cross Country
Sharon Labich won the 5,000-meter run at the Bob Gravett Invitational hosted by Ouachita Baptist Saturday as the Grambling State women’s cross country team placed sixth.
The Lady Tigers totaled 145 points as the host Ouachita Baptist won the team competition with 30 points.
Labich won the women’s race by 11 seconds, recording a time of 18:21. Teammate Lillian Thuo finished 12th for Grambling State with a time of 20:19.3. Mildred Kibet (52nd), Angelica Brown (57th), Judith Kiptanu (61st) and Joan Jelagat (66th) all competed for the Lady Tigers.
On the men’s side, Mathias Cheboi finished sixth with a time of 26:15.3 while Bethwel Limo placed 12th with a time of 26:46.8. Rodgers Aryamanua (21st) and Devin Malone (54th) also competed for the Tigers.
Grambling State’s cross country team will compete this Saturday at the Mook 4 Invitational hosted by Louisiana Tech.
Soccer
The Lady Techsters were just seconds away from picking up a big win Sunday afternoon but a goal in the 89th minute by Troy led to a 1-1 draw.
GSU took the 1-0 lead in the 36th minute on a goal by Kailey Pena, her second of the season. Following a late penalty by the Lady Tigers, Troy’s Nia Wilson netted the game-tying goal to send the contest into overtime.
Both teams had opportunities in the extra period, but neither team could record the game-winner.
GSU hosts Central Arkansas Friday.
Photo: GSU Athletics
