Missoula, Mont. - The Montana Western Cross Country team gained more experience competing against NCAA Div I schools at the Montana invitational Friday afternoon. 

The 17th ranked women's team finished 10th overall, behind eight NCAA Div I teams. Senior Mindy Kaufman finished 25th overall and was the second NAIA finisher (19:28). 
Eireann O'Connor was the second Bulldog to cross the line in a time of 20:15. Gabi Gomez (20:27) and Emma Adams (21:12) hit their season averages coming in third and fourth. Brianna Bruneau rounded out the scoring five for the Bulldogs with a time of (23:18).

The Bulldog men ran fast in the competitive field, finishing eighth overall and third among NAIA schools. Russell Kujala paced the Bulldogs with a 36th place finish in a time 27:17. 
Three freshman finished in the top scoring five for the Bulldogs: Jonathan Harrison (27:34), Jack Dolan (27:55), Matt Wilson (28:04). 

The Bulldogs are off this week and return to action on Oct. 13 when they compete in the Inland Empire Meet in Lewiston, Idaho.