Brookville, NY: The Ramapo College women's cross country team returned to action today at the Metropolitan Championships hosted by Long Island University. The Roadrunners finished fifth overall while competing against a field of NCAA Division I teams.

Dale Leonard led the Roadrunners in the 5K race with a time of 18:07.23. Gianna Penyak was the second Ramapo runner to cross the finish line, recording a new personal best time of 19:43.90. Brooke Meberg followed with a time of 20:03.95, while Rea Pagatpatan also set a new personal best, finishing in 20:46.50. Lydia Rojas rounded out Ramapo's top five finishers with a time of 21:09.59.

The Roadrunners return to action on Saturday, Oct. 17, when they travel to Dream Park for the Border Battle hosted by Rowan University.