Cougars Open Triathlon Season at Lake Davidson Sprint

Davidson, N.C. - The Chicago State women's triathlon team officially opened its 2025 season at the Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon in Davidson, N.C., racing against a deep field of NCAA programs and gaining valuable early-season experience.

Sophomore Melaika Russell led the way for the Cougars clocking a 15:01 swim, 37:13 bike, and 28:50 run on her way to a strong finish. Her consistency across all three disciplines set a positive tone for Chicago State's Day.

Junior Jasmine Cruz showed determination throughout the course in her first collegiate triathlon, completing the race with a 21:07 swim, 47:46 bike, and 35:14 run, using her endurance on the run leg to close strong.

Rounding out the Cougar trio was sophomore Jalyn Long  making her first collegiate triathlon debut, who showcased tremendous perseverance by battling through a challenging opening swim of 32:52, followed by a 59:50 bike and 41:19 run. Her finish demonstrated the team's never-quit mentality and highlighted the depth of effort across the roster.

With Russell, Cruz, and Long setting the foundation, CSU leaves Davidson with confidence and motivation heading into the remainder of the fall schedule.
 
Team Results
1    Queens      371
2    Wingate      332
3    ETSU          320
4    Lenoir Rhyne 319
5    Duquesne      284
6    Indy               197
7    Emmanuel     125
8    Warren Willson 122
9    Newberry      110
10    Guilford      86
11    Chicago State 74
12    Hampton      49