Coppin State University women’s cross country team placed second at the UMES Invitational on Sept. 19, 2026, scoring 48 points in the 5K at the Eastern Shore course in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Coppin State University finished two points behind Lincoln (Pa.) and ahead of host Maryland Eastern Shore. Morgan State claimed the team title with 29 points.
Dannica Arrington Leads Coppin State University
Freshman Dannica Arrington led the Coppin State University women’s cross country team by finishing third overall in 21:50.8. Morgan State’s Crystal Coke won the cited individual comparison in 21:24.9, followed by Rhian Jeffries in 21:41.0.
Freshman Neveah Escobar finished sixth in 23:19.6, while senior Gifty Oku placed eighth overall in 24:04.0. Junior Bridget Annan finished 13th in 25:17.2, and sophomore Chase Cineas placed 18th in 28:19.7.
Next Meet
Coppin State University will have the next two weekends off before competing at the WCU Golden Ram Open on Oct. 10, 2026.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Dannica Arrington’s third-place finish led five Coppin State University runners who placed among the top 18 at the UMES Invitational. Neveah Escobar and Gifty Oku also finished inside the top eight as Coppin State posted 48 team points.
Source: Original report
