Michigan State University Athletics
Spartans Qualify For Fifth-Consecutive Trip To Nationals
11/14/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
Nov. 14, 2005
East Lansing, Mich. - The
"I'm so proud of this group of women," said head coach Rita Arndt-Molis. "Their performances all season and specifically this past weekend have been outstanding. Our strength this past weekend was how well we ran as a team."
The Green and White will need another strong team performance this weekend to place well in
"I am confident we can do even better on Monday," she said. "As I look ahead to the finals next week, I really think we are going to surprise some teams."
Sophomore Katie Kelly (Port Austin) is the Spartan's top returning finisher from last season's NCAA meet, placing 62nd. Juniors Brittany Ballard (
The Green and White will enter the NCAA championships with an impressive blend of talent and experience, an important key to a successful meet.
"We need to be able to find each other," Arndt-Molis said. "If we can do that and execute our own races we'll be in good shape. MSU will definitely be on the attack come Monday."
