TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Southern College women's track sophomore Heloise Pinto secured a top-10 finish in the 5,000m with a time of 18:09.47 at the South Florida Invitational on Saturday. The Moccasins showcased strong performances across events, including a standout effort from Grace Reed, who placed 13th in the 1,500m with a time of 4:47.97.

Middle Distance  
Nika Gividen finished 24th in the 800m with a time of 2:16.96. Notably, she set a new program record in the 800m, lowering her own school record by two one-thousandths of a second. Reed secured 13th place in the 1,500m, clocking in at 4:47.97.

Distance  
In the 5,000m, Pinto placed eighth with a time of 18:09.47. Freshman Hope Schoenwetter took ninth place in the 3,000m Steeplechase, finishing in 12:34.44.

Florida Southern Results Summary

- 800 Meters — Nika Gividen, 24th, 2:16.96; Caitlin Beery, 31st, 2:26.04; Kira Mothershed, 32nd, 2:27.59
- 1500 Meters — Grace Reed, 13th, 4:47.97; Reagan Chambless, 17th, 5:01.18; Emma Pfeiffer, 19th, 5:06.21
- 3000 Steeplechase — Hope Schoenwetter, 9th, 12:34.44
- 5000 Meters — Heloise Pinto, 8th, 18:09.47; Sindy Moncada, 18th, 19:32.66; Kira Casane, 19th, 20:00.33

Up Next
Florida Southern will return to action next week as the Moccasins make a trip to California for a pair of meets.