Tallahasse, Florida- The Our Lady of the Lake University women’s cross-country team delivered a record-setting performance at the 2025 NAIA National Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, finishing 28th overall. This is the highest national placement in program history. The Saints entered the meet with confidence and left having reached a milestone that showcased their depth, discipline, and steady program growth. There were 36 teams who competed and 333 runners in the field.
Kristen Torres led OLLU with a time of 22:39.2, running a controlled and consistent race on the challenging 6K course finishing 60th. Close on her heels, Mia Curiel delivered one of her strongest performances of the season, finishing in 23:14 and maintaining a steady pace through the demanding middle miles. Liliana Hernandez added another strong effort, crossing the line in 23:30.6 with a powerful closing stretch that secured valuable points for the team.
Zaddie Santacruz continued OLLU’s scoring momentum with a composed national debut, finishing in 23:42.7. Leilania Leza followed with a 25:12 effort, rounding out the Saints’ scoring and playing a key role in their historic finish. Daylah Vega finished in 25:50.7, providing additional depth, while Victoria Bartlett closed the team results with a 27:03 effort in her final collegiate cross-country race.
The Saints 28th-place finish marks a defining moment for the program. With several top performers returning in 2026, OLLU is poised to build on this breakthrough and continue its ascent within the NAIA.
