Memphis, TN- The Christian Brothers University women's cross country team continued its early-season campaign with a strong showing in the 5K, highlighted by freshman Eleni Stemmildt's top-15 finish.

Stemmildt led the Buccaneers across the line, placing 15th overall with a time of 18:09.99. The freshman's performance set the pace for a CBU lineup that featured several young runners gaining valuable early-season experience.

Freshman Amira Benmerouk was the second Buccaneer to finish, placing 52nd in 19:22.09, while sophomore Phoebe Steel followed closely behind in 56th at 19:27.36.

Senior Annaggeliki Zannetou finished 104th with a time of 20:40.25, followed by freshman Ines Blanco-Embil, who crossed the line in 21:42.76.

Senior Laura De Llano recorded a time of 22:10.22, sophomore Elen Skar finished in 24:05.60 and junior Anastasija Cernova rounded out the CBU runners in 26:58.57.

With three freshmen among its top five finishers, CBU showed plenty of youth and potential as the Buccaneers continue building toward the heart of the season.