Women's Cross Country 10/17/2026 10:00:00 AM MSU Athletics Communications

Women’s Cross Country Wraps Up Regular Season at Joe Handelman ’52 Fall Classic

PRINCETON, N.J. (October 16, 2026) -- Morgan State women's cross country completed its final tune-up before the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships, competing Friday at the Joe Handelman '52 Fall Classic hosted by Princeton University.

The meet provided the Bears with one final opportunity to test themselves against strong competition and prepare for the postseason. Morgan State previously competed at the Richmond Invitational earlier this month.

"This week's race was all about seeing how we match up against some strong, competitive cross country programs," said Morgan State head coach Neville Hodge. "The course was challenging, but we competed to the best of our ability with the intention of using this meet as preparation for the MEAC Cross Country Championships, which are scheduled for October 30, 2026."

Senior Crystal Coke led the Bears on the women's side, finishing 150th in 24:52.3. Sophomore Kennedi Green followed in 162nd place in 26:27.3, while freshman Rhian Jeffries finished in 27:20.5. Sophomore Natalia Eastman rounded out Morgan State's contingent in 30:13.0.

Coke leads the women's team as they prepare for the conference championship.

With the regular season complete, Morgan State will look to build on their preparation and deliver strong performances against the conference's top competition.

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Players Mentioned

Crystal Coke: Senior

Natalia Eastman: Sophomore

Kennedi Green: Sophomore

Rhian Jeffries: Freshman

Players Mentioned

Crystal Coke
: Senior

Natalia Eastman
: Sophomore

Kennedi Green
: Sophomore

Rhian Jeffries
: Freshman