Track & Field Gathers Momentum for Postseason at Miss. State

Friday, April 28

Mike Sanders Track Complex

UAB

Maroon and White Invite

Track & Field Gathers Momentum for Postseason at Miss. State

4/29/2023 9:05:00 PM | Women's Track & Field

STARKVILLE – UAB Track & Field completed their regular season run at the Mississippi State Maroon and White Invite on Saturday Afternoon. The Blazers completed the weekend with multiple PRs and top-eight finishes in the meet.

"We had a real positive showing this weekend. We brought a partial squad with several athletes graduating this weekend and holding others out," said head coach Kurt Thomas. "The girls showed up and took advantage of the situation. The throwers had some good throws on Friday. Gina ran a great race in a fast 800, finishing with a big PR and sitting in good position for the C-USA championships. Trinity had some good jumps in the vault, and Kat came out and put together a great hurdle race to set her up well for the conference championships."

The Blazers complete the regular season and get in postseason preparation mode for the C-USA Outdoor Championships in Denton.

DAY ONE
UAB began the first day with a PR from Tia Espinoza in Discus. The senior bested her prior best with a throw of 36.63 in her third attempt, placing her ninth overall in the event. Zoe Winkenwerder also set a PR in hammer throw with a 31.76m.

In jumps, Olivia Beard would also set a PR in long jump with a 5.50m.

In running events, Regina Harris put up a top-ten C-USA time in the 800m with a 2:12.64. Her PR performance landed her fifth overall in the conference as of April 29.

DAY TWO
The Blazers added more notable performances to the list on the second day. Shauntia Landrum finished third overall in triple jump with an 11.92 in her second jump of the day. She finished with a final jump a .01 meter shy of her second jump to place her in the top three.

In pole vault, Trinity Fellows finished with a jump of 3.58m, an outdoor personal best for her.

In running events, three Blazers set a PR in the 1500m. Kyra Hayes finished first in the event with a 4:49.12, followed by Gracie Sears and Ava Brooks also setting personal records. In hurdles, Kat Duren finished with a 13.54 to place her second overall.

In the middle distance category, three more ladies in Green and Gold placed top five in the 800m on Saturday, with Alicia Abalos Cervera placing second, followed by Sangie Lincoln-Velez and Laura Gonzalez finishing fourth and fifth.

UP NEXT
UAB returns to action on May 11-13 for the 2023 C-USA Championships in Denton, Texas. "We're happy with what we did and are focused on the conference championships in two weeks."

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