Coppin State University’s women’s cross country team placed sixth at the 2026 MEAC Championships on Friday morning at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. The Eagles totaled 139 points, with freshmen Dannica Arrington and Sarah Paulino-Martinez placing in the top 30 individually.
Coppin State University’s women’s cross country team completed the 5K course with an average time of 23:33 among its top five runners. The championship meet concluded the team’s cross country season.
Dannica Arrington and Sarah Paulino-Martinez Lead Coppin State University
Arrington finished 23rd overall in 21:21.6. Paulino-Martinez followed in 27th place with a time of 21:47.7, giving Coppin State two top-30 finishers.
Junior Bridget Annan was Coppin State’s third finisher in 22:33.2, placing 32nd overall. Freshman Neveah Escobar finished in 23:03.9, while senior Gifty Oku completed the team’s top five in 23:09.5.
Coppin State University Turns to Indoor Season
Danielle Wooten also competed for the Eagles and finished in 25:21.7. Chase Cineas recorded a time of 27:31.7.
Coppin State University will open the indoor season at the Youree Spence-Garcia Invitational on Dec. 5. St. John’s University will host the meet at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, N.Y.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State University’s sixth-place finish at the 2026 MEAC Championships featured top-30 individual performances from Dannica Arrington and Sarah Paulino-Martinez. The Eagles totaled 139 points, and their top five runners averaged 23:33 on the 5K course.
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