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Tiger Invitational
Blazers Finish Competition At Tiger Classic
2/11/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Feb. 11, 2006
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CLEMSON, S.C. --- UAB junior Jennifer Thompson set new personal bests in the 3000-meter finals to lead the Blazers on the final day of competition at the Tiger Classic.
"We tried to run a lot of athletes this weekend because it was our final meet before conference," said Blazers head coach Ray Stanfield. "Erin Harris had one of her best indoor performances in the triple jump and Jennifer Thompson ran well in the 3000-meter. Thompson has put herself in a good position for the conference meet."
Thompson placed third in the 3000-meter finals with a time of 10:19.36. Jakia Williams also ran in the event and finished 26th.
In the finals of the triple jump, Erin Harris placed fourth setting a new personal best. Her mark of 39-09.75 breaks her previous best of 39-5.0. Deborah Hawkins also competed in the finals, placing 11th with a distance of 38-06.00.
The Blazers had three athletes compete in the finals of the 60-meter dash after qualifying in the prelims. Oriana Carter led the way with an eighth place finish with a time of 7.69. Stephanie McCauley placed 12th and Stacey Adewakun came in 13th.
In the 200-meter finals, McCauley placed 12th with a time of 25.76, just ahead of Tara Colvin who ran a 25.78 and finished 13th. Carter also ran a 25.84 and placed 14th.
Tracy Rowan paced the Blazers in the 800-meter finals with an 11th place finish and a time of 2:22.63. Mary Kim Webb also competed.
UAB will take next week off before heading to Houston, Texas for the 2006 Conference USA Indoor Championships on Feb. 24-25.
