SALEM, Ore. - The Luther women's cross country traveled to the west coast to compete in the George Oja Invitational running a 6K race. The Norse finished 17th overall out of 29 teams and the top finisher was Norah McDonald with a time of 23:26. 

In the top-five was McDonald (112th - 81 pts - 23:26), Mia Deegan (137th - 99 pts - 23:56), Annika Veit (146th - 106 pts - 24:13), Mia Lung (150th - 110 pts - 24:14), and Kate Johnson (168th - 123 pts - 24:33). 

Rounding out the top-seven was Lilian Gyure (171st - 24:37) and Lilly Wiese (192nd - 24:54). 

Up next the Norse will host a dual against the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles on their home cross country course starting at 4:45 p.m. on Friday Oct. 23rd.