SPOKANE, Wash.- The Central Washington University track and field team delivered an outstanding performance at the Riverfront Invitational over the weekend, setting multiple new records.
Elise Hopper led the way with victories in the women's 200 meters and 400 meters. The Wildcats also claimed first place in the women's 4x400-meter relay, with Hopper teaming up with
Ashlyn Nielsen,
Donna Marie Harris, and
Carley Huber for the win.
MEET INFORMATION
Meet: Riverfront Invitational
Location: The Podium | Spokane, Wash.
RESULTS
QUOTING HEAD COACH JONATHAN HILL
"Really strong meet for our crew, from top to bottom, men's and women's throws, jumps, sprints, hurdles, combined events, and endurance. I'm really proud of our people. We went back to The Podium because that's where champions will be crowned in one weeks' time. We brought almost our whole lineup and got out exactly what we hoped. Lots of progress made towards our goals of executing a plan and competing with fearlessness. Our team looked sharp, confident, fit, and cohesive - exactly where we hope to be leading into conference."
ABOUT THE MEET
- Elise Hopper secured the victory in the women's 200-meter dash with a time of 24.07 seconds, a new personal record that ranks fifth in NCAA Division II. Hopper also won the 400-meter dash, clocking 55.17 seconds, a season best that ranks 14th nationally. She then anchored the women's 4x400-meter relay to victory alongside Ashlyn Nielsen, Donna Marie Harris, and Carley Huber, as the quartet posted a season-best time of 3:46.37, ranking ninth in NCAA Division II.
- Carley Huber finished third in the women's pentathlon with 3,316 points, while Elia Baker placed 12th with 2,567 points.
- Reigning national champion Emy Ntekpere placed fifth in the long jump with a mark of 5.47 meters (17'11 1/2") and finished seventh in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.02 seconds.
- Ashlyn Nielsen placed second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.19 seconds, ranking ninth in NCAA Division II. She also placed fifth in the 60-meter dash preliminaries with a time of 7.69 seconds before finishing seventh in the final at 7.70 seconds.
- Samantha DeLay turned in a strong all-around performance, placing 12th in the high jump with a personal-best mark of 1.53 meters (5'0"). She finished 11th in the long jump at 5.08 meters (16'8") and placed 12th in the triple jump with a mark of 10.26 meters (33'8").
- Maliyah Gordon placed third in the weight throw with a personal-best throw of 17.15 meters (56'3"), ranking 35th in NCAA Division II. She followed with an 11th-place finish in the shot put at 12.54 meters (41'2").
- On the men's side, David Brown led the way by placing second in the 60-meter hurdles preliminaries with a time of 8.13 seconds. He followed with another runner-up finish in the final, clocking 8.20 seconds.
- Ian Calhoon placed fourth in the 60-meter hurdles preliminaries with a time of 8.20 seconds to advance to the final. He then finished third in the final with a personal-best time of 8.21 seconds.
- Colton Magruder had a strong showing in the sprints, placing third in the 60-meter dash preliminaries with a time of 6.78 seconds. In the final, he finished second with a personal-best time of 6.75 seconds, ranking 18th in NCAA Division II. He also placed 11th in the 200 meters with a season-best time of 21.77 seconds.
- Cal'von Baker placed fourth in the high jump with a season-best mark of 1.95 meters (6'5"). He also finished fourth in the triple jump with a personal-best mark of 14.32 meters (46'11 3/4").
- Matthew Bender finished second in the long jump with a season-best leap of 6.70 meters (21'11 3/4") and placed eighth in the triple jump at 13.41 meters (43'11 3/4").
- Wes Kriete placed fourth in the shot put with a season-best mark of 15.99 meters (52'5 1/2"). He also finished eighth in the weight throw with a mark of 16.02 meters (52'6 3/4").
UP NEXT
The Wildcats return to action next week in Spokane, Washington, competing in the GNAC Indoor Championships at The Podium from Monday, February 16 through Tuesday, February 17.
