2026 Women's Cross Country Roster

Samantha Ruiz

  • Height 5-3
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Miami, Fla.
  • High School Coral Reef Senior HS

Biography

TFRRS Profile

FGCU Top Times
5k: 18:26.9 (ASUN Championships, 10/31/25)
6k: 22:25.0 (NCAA South Region Championships, 11/14/25)

As a freshman (2025-26)
Ruiz saved her best for last during her rookie season with the Eagles, posting a career best 5k time of 18:26.9 at the ASUN Championships and a career best 6k time of 22:25.0, 43 seconds better than her previous best mark, at the NCAA South Region Championships.  

High School Highlights
· High School PRs - 1600m: 5:08.98, 3200m: 11:20.71, 5k (XC): 19:07.30
· Miami Herald All-Dade First Team

Personal 
Daughter of Desiree Juan Ruiz...has two siblings, Desiree and Rebecca...intends to major in psychology


Updated 9/3/26

Historical Player Information

  • 2025Freshman

    5'3"

  • 2026Sophomore

    5'3"