In a change of plans, the Southern Miss cross country competed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Blazer Classic 6K race on Friday, Oct.11. Originally, Southern Miss was scheduled to race in the Seminole Classic in Tallahassee, Florida, but Hurricane Michael forced the team to compete elsewhere.
A total of 19 teams were in attendance. Some of the notable teams competing at the event include No. 25 Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Alabama, Memphis and conference opponent UAB.
Leading the team was junior Sandra Szpott, who finished in 12th place overall with a time of 21:37.