FORT WORTH, Texas – South Dakota triathlon placed sixth of Division I teams at the NCAA West Regional Qualifier, co-hosted by TCU, in Forth Worth, Texas Sunday.
 
Alexa Magallon was USD's top finisher, placing 24^th in a time of 1:06:17, followed closely by Ella Spitz, who placed 35^th in 1:07:50.
 
The next three Yotes crossed the line within 15 seconds and five places of each other. Sydni Sawyer crossed in 1:11:07 for 56^th, followed by Adeline Koritz in 1:11:12 (58^th) and Clara Williams in 1:11:22 (60^th). Rounding out the Coyote finishers Sunday was Lauren Myers, who placed 63^rd in a time of 1:12:26.
 
In the team standings, South Dakota totaled 296 points for seventh overall, sixth of Division I teams. Magallon's 24^th place earned her 75 points. Ella Spitz added 68 points. All five USD scorers earned 49 points or more for the team.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
24. Alexa Magallon 1:06:17 (75 points)
35. Ella Spitz 1:07:50 (68)
56. Sydni Sawyer 1:11:07 (53)
58. Adeline Koritz 1:11:12 (51)
60. Clara Williams 1:11:22 (49)
63. Lauren Myers 1:12:36
 
UP NEXT
The Collegiate National Championships are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8 in Tempe, Arizona.
 

 
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