 Although the institution was not in the top level of collegiate sports, Spence Gracey performed well in NCAA Division II competition.She was an eight-time champion in NCAA Division II races, including back-to-back wins at the NCAA Women's Division II Cross Country Championship from 2010 to 2011.She broke Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) records in the 3000-meter run and 5000-meter run indoors and outdoors, as well as several distance medley relay records.