Denise Kintzley, Charles Hillig Jr. Lead Bears in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. - Denise Kintzley led the Northern Colorado women's team to a fifth place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, Saturday at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.

The race featured five teams from the University Division (Division I) and 27 teams overall when the Division II, Division III and NAIA schools were factored in.

Kintzley finished with a time of 23:59.70, good for 16th place among the University Division runners. Katie Wiederholt (24:39.75) was 19th for the Bears, followed by Colleen Sanderlin (25th, 25:30.10), Kellie Callahan (30th, 26:18.65), Erin Apsey (31st, 26:35.55), Rachel Forrest (32nd, 27:01.65) and Allison McIntire (33rd, 27:07.95).

The Huskers had the top two finishers with Ari Goldstein (22:07.60) and Channing Anseth (22:16.90), and finished first as a team on the women's side

Finishing 13th in the University Division in a time of 27:53.45 was Charles Hillig Jr. who led the Northern Colorado men's team to a fifth place finish. Michael Trahan (19th, 28:42.20), Jeff Holt (24th, 29:10.75), Alex Grim (28th, 29:51.40), Shawn Monk (31st, 30.37.35), Ryan Woodman (32nd, 30:55.20) and Chris Turner (33rdth, 34:46.10) followed.

Nebraska claimed the University Division men's team title.

Northern Colorado is back in action next weekend when they compete in the Colorado College Invitational in Colorado Springs. The event will be held at Monument Valley Park.

Men's Team Results

1. Nebraska              24
2. Wyoming               43
3. South Dakota State    86
4. Creighton             93
5. Northern Colorado    115

Men's Results

13. Charles Hillig Jr.      27:53.45
19. Michael Trahan          28:42.20
24. Jeff Holt               29:10.75
28. Alex Grim               29:51.40
31. Shawn Monk              30:37.35
32. Ryan Woodman            30:55.20
33. Chris Turner            34:46.10

Women's Team Results

1. Nebraska               28
2. South Dakota State     50
3. Wyoming                72
4. Creighton              98
5. Northern Colorado     121

Women's Results

16. Denise Kintzley         23:59.70
19. Katie Wiederholt        24:39.75
25. Colleen Sanderlin       25:30.10
30. Kellie Callahan         26:18.65
31. Erin Apsey              26:35.55
32. Rachel Forrest          27:01.65
33. Allison McIntire        27:07.95