Minnesota placed six runners in the top 10 as the Golden Gopher women’s cross country team compiled 24 points and captured the title in the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Open on Friday, in Colfax, Wis. Senior Meaghan Mason, a transfer from American University, captured runner-up honors covering the 6-kilometer course at the Whitetail Golf Course in a time of 22 minutes, 17.85 seconds.

Sally Paulson finished third in a time of 22:18.77, followed by Kelly Wilson in fourth in 22:22.58. Completing the Gophers’ scoring was Julie Schwengler in sixth place (22:35.18) and Challis Larson in ninth place (22:44.76). Stephanie Price was the sixth Gopher in the top 10, placing 10th in 22:45.97.

The Gophers split their squad for two meets this weekend. Minnesota’s top runners will compete in the South Dakota State Invitational on Saturday.

Minnesota-Duluth’s Morgan Place won the race in a time of 21:31.26. Place won the Griak Women’s Maroon II Race title a week ago.