BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: The University of The Bahamas Mingoes women's cross country teams finished sixth at the tenth annual Florida Atlantic Invitational over the weekend at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, Florida.

Freshman Marquell Newbold was the top finisher in 25:20.21 for 65th spot.

"This is the longest I have ever run as I'm a sprinter," Newbold said. "I used the final hill on the last lap to give some momentum to carry me to the finish line."

Michal Bullard—another freshman—placed second for the team and 68th overall in 25:44.50. Nancy Joseph took third spot for the team and 73rd overall in 31:31.35 and Kaiya Cambridge was right behind Joseph in 31:57.55.  Katrenel Dean placed fifth for the team and 76th overall.

"I know the girls were not as strong as the boys but It was a great performance from Marquell Newbold as she was able to lead the team," Rolle said.

Rolle said he felt as if the freshman were a bit nervous but were able to get over that hurdle.

"I think we just needed to get the first one out and under their belt," he said. "We will be stronger at our next competition. We have a lot of work to do."