St. Olaf Invite Photos by Gene Niemi

DtB photo contributor Gene Niemi was on hand at Saturday's St. Olaf Invitational in Northfield and snapped a few shots of the action.

UMD senior Morgan Place won the women's invitational title, running 22:11 over the 6K course. Carleton's Simone Childs-Walker was runner-up in 22:18.

The St. Olaf women, the #16-ranked team in NCAA Division III, topped #24 Carleton and UMD, ranked #10 in Division II, in team competition. The Oles scored 46 points, Carleton tallied 70, UMD had 87.

Find women's results HERE. Find a St. Olaf photo gallery of the race HERE.

Individual men's champion Eli Horton of Central College, left, leads Joshua Mellman of Minnesota State-Mankato, Josiah Swanson of Minnesota State-Mankato, Brian Saska of St. Olaf and Garrett Eklof of Minnesota State. Bryan Lindquist of Winona State trails.

Minnesota State-Mankato won the team competition with 36 points; the host Oles scored 56 for second.

Find men's results HERE. Find a St. Olaf photo gallery of the race HERE.

Photos by Gene Niemi.