Gonzalez, Purhar Set Records at Montana Invite

MISSOULA, Mont. – The University of the Pacific cross country team finished fifth at the Montana Invitational on Friday evening.

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Jasmine Gonzalez traversed the course at a personal-best time of 18:36.00 to be the first West Coast Conference runner across the line in fifth.

Saira Purhar finished ninth with a time of 18:59.70.

For the first time in program history, the Tigers beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Gonzalez's time of 18:36.00 in the 5,000-meter race moves her into fourth in the all-time record book. Purhar also moved up to sixth with her time of 18:59.70.

Coach Jones's Comments:

"This was a tough course, but we ran smart again. We beat Gonzaga for the first time, so that…