GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Southern College women's track sophomore Nika Gividen made her mark by placing 12th in the women's 800m, clocking in at 2:22.23, which was the third-best time in program history, at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center Invitational Saturday afternoon. 

Middle Distance  
Gividen placed 12th in the 800m with a time of 2:22.23, achieving the third-best time in program history. Junior Kira Mothershed finished 30th with a time of 2:30.25.

Distance  
In the 5000m, senior Rachel Hockenberry finished ninth with a time of 18:12.04, marking the sixth-best time in program history. Freshman Sindy Moncada took 12th just three-spots back while crossing the line in 19:32.41.

Florida Southern Results Summary

- 800 Meters — Nika Gividen 12th 2:22.23; Kira Mothershed 30th 2:30.25
- 5,000 Meters — Rachel Hockenberry 9th 18:12.04; Sindy Moncada 12th 19:32.41; Hope Schoenwetter 14th 19:43.22

Up Next
Florida Southern will return to action Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Legends of Alachua County Invitational.