MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of West Alabama cross country teams began the 2023 season on Saturday, Sept. 2, as the Tigers traveled to the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic from the Mike Rose Complex. 

The women's team took 19th place in a field that saw seven NCAA Division I teams in the field. 

Kiona McCallister led the Tiger women with a 24:31.8 finish in the 5K event, followed by Kayley Key (25:05.4), Augusta Arnold (25:10.3), Maryanne Logsdon (26:09.4) and Daphne Fowler (32:47.4). 

On the men's side, Gary Mata posted a 73rd place finish of 21:59.1 in the program's 5K race

WOMEN'S RESULTS

149	Kiona McCallister	24:31.8
152	Kayley Key	25:05.4
153	Augusta Arnold	25:10.3
161	Maryanne Logsdon	26:09.4
175	Daphne Fowler	32:47.4

MEN'S RESULTS

73	Gary Mata	21:59.1
105	Brian Easter	22:39.7
117	Jentzen Moore	22:59.6
140	Ryne Hopper	24:02.4
146	Gabriel Laney	24:11.9

UWA will next hit the trail on Sept. 15 for the Montevallo Falcon Classic.