AMES, Iowa - In the first day of competition at the Iowa State Classic, the Wisconsin women's track and field distance runners had all of the fun, shining on Friday at the Lied Recreation Center.  
 
Amy Davis, the senior from Madison, won the women's 5000 meters invitational with a time of 15 minutes, 47.80 seconds. The senior captain grabbed the lead with a few laps to go and never looked back en route to a two-second win over conference-rival Margaret Allen of Indiana.

Davis' time, a season-best mark, ranks 15th in the NCAA this year and second in the Big Ten Conference behind teammate Alicia Monson, who owns the league's best mark of 15:34.53.

Shaelyn Sorensen also competed in the women's invitational 5000 meters, placing 19th in 16:46.58.
 
Alissa Niggemann also competed in one of the premier events, finishing 11th in the women's invitational 3000 meters in 9:24.11 .
 
Rachel Werking competed for Wisconsin and ran in the 5000 meters. Werking took 20th place, finishing with a time of 17:05.70.
 
Action continues for the Wisconsin women's track and field team Saturday afternoon with the mile. Lucinda Crouch and Madison Mooney are slated to compete at 12:25 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the action at Iowa State live on FloTrack.

In addition, Monson will race in the 3000 meters at the prestigious Millrose Games at 3:36 p.m. CT and fans can watch her live on NBC. Fans can follow along for live updates on Twitter (@BadgerTrackXC).
 
Iowa State Classic
Ames, Iowa
February 8, 2019
 
5000 Meters
20. Rachel Werking – 17:05.70
 
5000 Meters Invitational
1. Amy Davis - 15:47.80
19. Shaelyn Sorensen - 16:46.58
 
3000 Meters Invitational
11. Alissa Niggemann – 9:24.11