RACE DETAILS
U of O Invitational
5K
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Clarksville, Ark. | Clarksville High School Course

THE BASICS
The University of the Ozarks women's cross country team claimed the team championship at the 2026 University of the Ozarks Invitational on Saturday placing five runners in the top eight to secure the victory with Macy Weathers winning the individual title. Ozarks finished with a team score of 20 points, comfortably ahead of runner-up Harding, which totaled 54 points. Northwest Arkansas Community College placed third with 60 points, followed by Sul Ross State with 99 and Central Baptist with 126. The Eagles were led by Weathers, who posted a time of 19:08.6 for first place. Teammate Savannah Williams finished second in 19:14.3, giving Ozarks the top two individual spots. Ava Hernandez placed third in 19:40.6 to complete an impressive sweep of the top three positions. Ozarks continued its strong showing with Rileigh McBain finishing sixth in 20:29.5 and Paige Banning taking eighth in 20:47.4. Lydia Boriack was 12th with a time of 21:40.4, Bethany Roberts was 13th running a 21:47.2, Bree Lybbert was 14th running a 22:06.0, Nikkie Devillier was 15th running a 22:07.1 and Michaela Dazey was 17th with a time of 22:13.0.

EAGLES' TIMES AND PLACES
Macy Weathers - 19:08.6 (1st)
Savannah Williams - 19:14.3 (2nd)
Ava Hernandez - 19:40.6 (3rd)
Rileigh McBain - 20:29.5 (6th)
Paige Banning - 20:47.4 (8th)
Lydia Boriack - 21:40.4 (12th)
Bethany Roberts - 21:47.2 (13th)
Bree Lybbert - 22:06.0 (14th) 
Nikkie Devillier - 22:07.1 (15th)   
Michaela Dazey - 22:13.0 (17th)    

TEAM RESULTS
1.  Ozarks (20)
2.  Harding (54)
3.  NorthWest Arkansas (60)
4.  Sul Ross St. (99)
5.  Central Baptist (126)

UP NEXT
The Eagles will now prepare for the Mississippi Christian Unviersity Watson Classic October 16.