November 23, 1998

Lawrence, Kan. - UNLV senior Angie Fortner became the first Rebel runner in school history to compete in the NCAA Cross Country Championships, Monday at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

Fortner completed the 5,000 meter course with a time of 18:32. She placed 136 out of 255 runners. Senior Katie McGregor of Michigan captured the national championship with a time of 16:47.

Fortner in 1998-First Place at the Jammin' Invitational. (17:33) September 5, 1998-First Place at the UNLV Invitational. (17:29) September 12, 1998-Third Place at the Sundodger Invitational. (17:20) September 26, 1998-Second Place at the Oregon Invitational. (17:24) October 17, 1998-Second Place at the WAC Championship. (17:10) October 31, 1998-Sixth Place at the Western Region Championship. (17:04) November 14, 1998-Competed in the NCAA Championships. (18:32) November 23, 1998-WAC Athlete of the Week for the week of September 7-13 -Has placed in the top 10 in first six meets.