Annandale, NY - The Lehman College women's cross country team captured their first championship of the season, by finishing first in the Bard Invitational. Lehman accumulated 104 points, ahead of College of St. Joseph's who finished with 128 points in the field of eleven teams.

The Lightning were led by stand out junior Amy Ruston who finished first overall with a course record 22:47.43 for the 6000 meter event. In second place was Annie Ortiz with a time of 24:41.83

Rounding out the first place team were twin sisters Olga nd Lianee Torres, Joy Browne, Shawane Williams and Shirley Arietta.

“The team is really starting to gel." said Lehman head coach Lesleigh Hogg. "These meets are preparing us for the CUNY championships in October."