KEENE, N.H.--The Keene State College women's cross country team swept the first seven places as the Owls won the season opening Alumni Invitational on Saturday.

Samantha Goldsmith won the race in 11:46, seconds ahead of Kait Wheeler, who finished in 11:52.  KSC's dominance continued with Carli Davis (12:01), Elizabeth McGurk (12:02), Rachel Klaski (12:05), Lindsay Szuch (12:12), and Molly Schaefer (12:17).  

Meanwhile, on the men's side, KSC was led by Ryan Brady, who finished third overall in 16:15.  Patrick Chabot was KSC's second finisher in 16:24, followed by Hayden Patterson (16:28), Mark Rabasco (16:31), and Phillip Parent in 16:43.

Eric Macknight '11 won the race in 15:47, followed by Thomas Paquette '13 in second in 16:10.