PURCHASE, N.Y.-  The Hunter College women's cross country team opened its season with a strong showing at the Purchase College Invitational, placing second out of 11 teams.

The Hawks placed three runners in the top 10 in a field of 93 competitors. Hunter was led by Shannon Ferri, who finished third overall with a personal-best time of 15:52.8 in the women's 4K race. Mikaelle Cesar placed fifth with a time of 16:40.4, while Maria Gonzalez finished seventh, clocking in at 17:09.9.

Tatiana Marr impressed in her collegiate debut, finishing 19th overall with a time of 17:57.5. Ewa Ozga Stasiewicz followed with a time of 19:29.9, ahead of Sienne Meehan (20:37.1), Nathalie Temple (24:23.4) and Hasti Shahdad (27:14.5).

The Hawks continue their season Sept. 26 at the Golden Eagle Invitational, hosted by St. Joseph's Long Island.