VERSAILLES, Ky. — The University of Pikeville women's cross country team finished fifth Friday at the Midway XC Invitational, recording 120 points in the 6K race. 

Georgetown (Ky.) claimed the team title with 19 points, followed by Midway with 52 and Campbellsville with 64. Johnson University-Tennessee finished fourth with 115 points, while the Bears placed fifth with 120. 

Gisele Young led the way for UPIKE, finishing 21st overall with a time of 32:44.26. Michelle Kemoib followed in 26th at 34:18.43, while Morgan Tuttle placed 28th with a time of 35:04.47. 

Adara Campbell finished 30th in 36:05.59, with Jasmine Meade rounding out UPIKE's scoring five in 33rd at 39:55.82. 

Ryleigh Absher also competed for the Bears, placing 35th overall with a time of 41:30.19. 

The Bears' five scoring runners combined for 120 points, finishing just five points behind Johnson University-Tennessee in the team standings. 

UPIKE returns to action Friday, Oct. 3, competing in the Louisville Classic in Louisville, KY. 

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