Results

KA'A'AWA, O'ahu – The University of Hawai'i women's cross country team opened the 2011 season by finishing third at the Hawai'i Pacific Invitational Saturday in Ka'a'awa Valley.

Sophomore Kevyn Murphy was the team's top finisher, placing eighth overall. The Manhattan Beach, Calif., native completed the 5K course in 19:20 just ahead of teammate Alison Williams, who placed 12^th at 19:45.

Two other Rainbow Wahine placed in the Top 20 as newcomer Louise Mulvey was 17^th at 20:03 while junior Ashlee Jimenez followed closely in 19^th at 20:10. Newcomer Ariana Horton rounded out the top five, placing 22^nd at 20:43.

Alaska-Anchorage captured the team title with six runners finishing in the Top 10. UAA's Ruth Keino crossed the finish line in 18:22 to take the individual title over teammate Susan Tanui at 18:27.

The Rainbow Wahine will next host the Big Wave Invitational Saturday, Sept. 10. The women's 5K race begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Kane'ohe Klipper Golf Course.