Love, Pierson finish in Top 10 at New Orleans Dirt Classic

JEFFERSON, La. - A pair of Gold Nugget runners placed in the top-10 of the women's portion of the New Orleans Dirt Classic, hosted by Loyola-New Orleans Friday morning.

Jayda Love and Alexandria Pierson finished neck-and-neck, with Love claiming sixth place in a time of 22:53.9 and Pierson seventh place with a 22:54.8 run. Also representing Xavier in the meet was Kayla Garrett, whose 25:10.6 run landed her in 11th place.

The meet, formerly referred to as the Loyola Invitational and New Orleans Triangular, featured runners from the host school, XULA, and Dillard. Complete results are available via Chipped Timing and AthleticLive.

Up next for XULA will be a visit to Thibodaux on Oct. 3 for the Nicholls State Invitational. Race time is scheduled for 7 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Jayda Love: 5' 5"; Junior; TR

Kayla Garrett: 5' 5"; Junior; 2L

Alexandria Pierson: Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jayda Love
: 5' 5"; Junior; TR

Kayla Garrett
: 5' 5"; Junior; 2L

Alexandria Pierson
: Freshman