Sept. 9, 2000

KINGSTON, R.I. -- The Providence College women's cross country team defeated Rhode Island to win its 15th consecutive University of Rhode Island Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 9 in Kingston, R.I.

Providence was led by junior Rachel Hixson (Media, Pa.) who finished first in a time of 18:00. The Friars dominated the meet as they captured the first five spots and seven of the first 10 positions. Sophomore Roisin McGettigan of Wicklow, Ireland (second, 18:00), freshman Lisa Cappello of Lockport, N.Y. (third, 18:01), junior Kathryn Casserly (fourth, 18:08) and sophomore Emily Tallen of Kingston, Ontario (fifth, 18:17) all scored for the Friars.

The Friars return to action on Sept. 23 at the Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn.

at Kingston, R.I.

Distance: Cross Country (5,000 meters)


1. 	Rachel Hixson	PC	18:00


2.	Roisin McGettigan	PC	18:00


3.	Lisa Cappello	PC	18:01


4.	Kathryn Casserly	PC	18:08


5.	Emily Tallen	PC	18:17


6.	Erin Silvering	URI	18:22


7.	Francine Darroch	PC	18:27


8.	Emer O'Shea	PC	18:52


9.	Heather Gardiner	CCSU	18:57


10.	Heidi Westerling	URI	19:00



11.	Marissa Colburn	PC`	19:03


13.	Stephanie O'Reilly	PC	19:19


21.	Carolyn Turco	PC	20:14


22.	Joan Bohlke	PC	20:20


25.	Sarah Simeone	PC	21:11


26.	Sam Samberg	PC	21:33


27	Kate Gall	PC	21:37



TEAM SCORES


1. Providence College	15


2. Univ. of Rhode Island	51