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Appalachian State Wins 2018 Sun Belt Women's Cross Country Championship

Final Results | Championship Central
MOBILE, Ala. - The Appalachian State Mountaineers claimed the 2018 Sun Belt Women's Cross Country Championship on Saturday, Oct. 27 in Mobile, Ala., edging out runner-up Texas State, 45-46, in the total team points.

The one-point differential marked the closest women’s cross country championship since 1995.

Texas State's Leslie Romero was the women's individual champion, crossing the line with a time of 17:22.91. Romero was named the league's Runner of the Year with her performance as well as Newcomer of the Year - having transferred into Texas State after last season.