LOUISVILLE, KY. (9/29/18) -- The University of Detroit Mercy women's cross country team placed two runners in the top 50 and three in the top 100 for a strong performance at the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday afternoon.

Sophomore Claire Kendell was the top finisher for the Titans, placing fourteenth with a time of 18:25, setting a new personal record along the way.

Also managing to crack the top 50 was senior Veronica Towianski, who placed forty eighth, while setting a new personal record with a mark of 19:19, crushing her old personal record of 19:49.

Junior Kayla Hughes was the next Titan harrier to cross the finish line, placing ninety fifth while setting a new personal record with her time of 19:45.

Sophomore Rebecca Measel continues to improve in her first reason running cross country after making the transition from track and field. She set a personal record with her mark of 20:24.

Sarah DeDolph set a personal record for herself by crossing the finish line at the 21:13 mark.

Rounding out the Titans day was senior Annmarie Taylor who finished in 22:32.

Here is a recap of today's action at the race:

• Claire Kendell was the top Titan finisher, placing fourteenth
• Kendell, Towianski and Hughes all broke the top 100 and set personal records
• Measel and DeDolph earned new personal bests as well
• Five PRs were set on the women's side and six on the men's on a great day for running
• The Titans return to action on Oct. 13 at the Canisius Alumni Classic in Buffalo, N.Y.