Virginia Union finished third at the CIAA women’s cross-country championship, led by sophomore Natalie Young’s fifth-place finish and a tightly packed lineup that put six Panthers in the top 24. The result marked the team’s second straight top-three finish at the conference championship.

By the Numbers
  • Virginia Union scored 70 points to finish third.
  • Natalie Young placed fifth in 19:13.1, a personal best.
  • Three Panthers recorded personal-best times.
  • Six Panthers finished among the top 24.
What’s Next

With cross-country season complete, the Panthers will shift their focus to indoor track and field.

Bottom Line

Virginia Union’s depth and resilience secured another top-three conference finish—and give the team momentum heading into indoor track season.