Jourdain Leads Augusta Women at Royals XC Challenge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Augusta University junior Gabby Jourdain was the top collegiate finisher in the women’s 5K Gold race Friday at the Royals XC Challenge, crossing the line third overall with a personal-best time of 17:20.5. The Jaguars competed in both races at the meet, finishing fourth in the Blue race and ninth in the Gold race. Jourdain finished behind two unattached runners to lead Augusta’s Gold squad, which totaled 330 points in a 26-team field. Her performance helped the Jaguars finish ahead of Lenoir-Rhyne, Queens (N.C.), Wingate and Converse. Sophomore Josabeth Graciano followed with a personal-best 19:04.3 to finish…