SPRINGFIELD, ORE. – San Diego State Cross Country journeyed up to Oregon to face a strong field of competitors in the 2025 rendition of the Bill Dellinger Invitational hosted by the University of Oregon. After sitting out UC Riverside Invitational two weeks ago, senior Samantha Wood returned to the Aztec’s lineup and proceeded to post the top finishing time for San Diego State. Wood completed the six-kilometer course with a final time of 21:29.57. Another bright sport for the Aztecs was the performance of freshman Emilia Greenway. Greenway has now been the second finisher for San Diego State in consecutive meets highlighting the newcomers solid start to her collegiate career while also finding ways to contribute to the program right away.
Fellow freshmen Emily Russo and Elliana Lomeli also participated with both having now logged three college races in their young careers. The Aztec’s lone sophomore Sara Jones also returned to action after missing the UC Riverside Invitational. Jones completed the course with a final time of 22:50.36 as she continues to work her way back after limited racing appearances early in the year. Seniors Emily Van Valkenberg and Rebekah Niednagel both competed placing third and fourth for San Diego State respectively.
Individual Results
32. Samantha Wood – 21:29.53
43. Emilia Greenway – 21:48.94
55. Emily Van Valkenberg – 22:05.78
65. Rebekah Niednagel – 22:26.97
68. Sara Jones – 22:50.36
70. Emily Russo – 22:53.05
71. Elliana Lomeli – 22:54.32