Norfolk State sophomore Jennifer Chichester turned in a third place finish in 22:56 and helped the Spartans finish third on Saturday at the Virginia Wesleyan 6K Marlin Invitational. Junior Tia Miles and freshman Syeeda Gee also earned medals for the Spartans, finishing ninth (24:27) and 12th (24:46), respectively.

Rounding out the Spartans’ top-five were sophomore Anastacia Limo in 26:17 and freshman Jamia Hutto in 26:47.

Jessica Shaw of Washington and Lee won the race in 22:17, helping the Generals to a first-place team finish.

The Spartans’ other finishers included Marnita Patterson (27:56), Candace Shoates (29:18) and Chynell Gray (29:22).

The Spartans travel to Cockeysville, Md. on Friday to run at the Towson Invitational. The meet begins at 4 p.m.