CHARLESTON, ILL. - The University of Missouri-St. Louis women's cross country team began the 2021 season at the Walt Crawford Panther Open on Friday. Eastern Illinois University hosted the open in Charleston, Ill.

Kayley Heeter led UMSL with a time of 20:49.85 to place 26th in the 5k race.

Peyton Brueck finished right behind Heeter in 27th with a time of 21:04.46.

Kennedy Moore completed the race with a time of 23:28.49 to place 36th. 

The Tritons race again on Saturday, September 18th at the Larry Young Invite hosted by Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.