SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's cross country opened the 2026 season Friday with a 10th-place team finish at the USF Invite at Golden Gate Park.

The Pioneers totaled 307 points in the 6K race, with Natalie Goumashyan leading East Bay across the finish line. Goumashyan placed 47th overall with a time of 22:25.6.

Yamilet Deniz followed as East Bay's second finisher, crossing in 23:03.5 to place 79th overall. Lowyn Pereyda was next for the Pioneers, finishing 101st with a time of 23:53.7.

Jocelyn Uraje-Galindo placed 111th in 24:24.5, while Mikayla Bueno rounded out East Bay's five scoring runners in 120th with a time of 25:00.2.

Jennifer Johnson followed closely behind in 121st at 25:03.3, and Gaby Sanchez completed East Bay's group of finishers in 128th with a time of 25:21.5.

Cal State East Bay returns to competition Friday, Sept. 18 at the St. Mary's Invite at Newhall Park in Concord. The meet is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m.