Tusculum Women Finish Third at Chanticleer Challenge: Free Summary
Tusculum scored 72 points for third place, led by Jesica Mbhamali’s 12th-place 18:47.56.
Tusculum third of four teams — Tusculum scored 72 points for third place, led by Jesica Mbhamali’s 12th-place 18:47.56.
Score and key numbers
| Result | Tusculum third of four teams |
|---|---|
| Set/meet detail | 72 points; Coastal Carolina won with 18 |
| Team finish | 3rd of 4 |
| Team score | 72 |
| Top finisher | Jesica Mbhamali, 12th, 18:47.56 |
| Second scorer | Hannah McLain, 17th, 19:35.59 |
| Next meet | Firetower Project, October 2 |
What happened
Mbhamali gave Tusculum a top-12 front runner, and McLain and Moore added top-20 scoring positions. The Pioneers finished 31 points ahead of USC Beaufort but 20 behind runner-up UNC Wilmington.
The main separation came from the back of the scoring five. Tusculum’s fourth and fifth scorers finished 23rd and 26th, creating a larger spread than the men’s team carried.
Key contributors
- Kiley Moore was 20th in 20:02.53; Skyler Shinn 23rd in 21:01.02.
- Ruby Groves completed the scoring five in 26th at 21:50.43; Abby Counter was 28th in 22:13.03.
What matters next
At the Firetower Project, watch the distance between Moore, Shinn and Groves. If the back of the scoring five closes toward the top 20, Tusculum’s team ceiling rises even without a dramatic change at No. 1.
Official source: published result/box score. Analysis is Mayberry Sports Intelligence’s interpretation of the official data.