Dec. 11, 2002

FAIRFAX, VA ... George Mason University senior Michelle DiPenti (Warren, PA/Warren Area) was named to the 2002 All-Colonial Athletic Association women's cross country team, as announced by the conference today.

DiPenti was the highest finisher for George Mason's women's cross country team in all six meets this season, placing in the top five three times and in the top 10 in five of six meets.

She posted a career- and season-best time in the 5,000 meters at the James Madison Invitational, placing fifth among collegians in 18 minutes, 25.60 seconds (18:25.60). In the 6,000 meters, she recorded a season-best time of 22:26.87 to place 10th at the CAA Championships.

The All-CAA women's cross country team is comprised of the top 12 finishers from the CAA Championship.

2002 CAA Honorees
Athlete of the Year:  Mollie DeFrancesco, James Madison
Rookie of the Year:  Nelly Anderson, James Madison
Coach of the Year:  Dave Rinker, James Madison

2002 All-CA Women's Cross Country Team Mollie DeFrancesco, James Madison; Ali Henderson, William & Mary; Maura McMahon, William & Mary; Cindy Dunham, James Madison; Nelly Anderson, James Madison; Tara Guelig, William & Mary; Shannon Saunders, James Madison; Kelly Baker, James Madison; Jackie Kosakowski, William & Mary; Michelle DiPenti, George Mason; Kristyn Shiring, William & Mary; Lauren Heron, William & Mary