Schultz Earns All-South Region Honors

Nov. 13, 2004

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (hurricanesports.com) – University of Miami junior Melanie Schultz (Davison, Mich.) placed 22nd in a time of 21:52.56 to earn All-South Region honors at the 2004 NCAA South Region Cross Country Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Schultz, who earns All-Region honors for the first time of her career, has been the Hurricanes top finisher in all six meets this season, and in 11 of the last 12 races dating back to last season.

Senior Marilyn Ruiz (Hallendale, Fla.) also placed in the top-100 finishing 93rd completing the 6K course a time of 23:22.66.

As a team the Hurricanes placed 19th with 498 points. Tennessee won the team title with 78 points.