"Being ranked #12 is exciting, based on our performance last week at Notre Dame," head coach Andy Ronan said. "I figured we probably would be ranked in the top 20. 12 is a surprise, not sure if we are there yet, but it is great recognition for the girls, the program and University at this stage of the season. But we must not lose focus on our goals for the season. We will enjoy this for a few minutes and then after lunch, get back to getting ready for the conference and regional meets next month, so that we can be at the NCAA championships in November."
Senior Lucy van Dalen (Wanganui, New Zealand) won the event, finishing ahead of runners from the likes of Villanova, UTEP, Washington and Princeton. Van Dalen earned America East Performer of the Week honors on Tuesday.
It is the highest ranking since 2008, when the Seawolves finished fourth at the Notre Dame Invite and moved up 18 spots from 30.
