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Grand Valley State and No. 3
West Texas A&M.
The second-ranked Lakers captured the program’s 21st consecutive GLIAC title with 248 points. Three Lakers turned in season bests that sit in the top-10 of the Descending Order List:
Kayce Rypma in the steeplechase (No. 9, 10:41.29);
Taryn Chapko in the 800 (No. 10, 2:09.97);
Carly Livingston in the pole vault (No. 10, 4.05m/13-3½).
The third-ranked Lady Buffs claimed the Lone Star Conference crown for the third straight year with 290 points. The triple jump was the biggest point grabber on the national scene as three athletes sit within the top-10 on the Descending Order List.
Taylor Nellums led the trio as she took over the national lead with a jump of 13.52mw (44-4¼), followed by
Azusa Pacific moved up one spot and sits at No. 1, right ahead of now No. 2
West Texas A&M. The Bryan Clay Invitational treated the Cougars well, as the team saw new or improved national leading efforts in four events and three other marks that rank within the top-5 nationally. Amanda Fassold improved her national lead in the pole vault to 4.28m (14-½), with new No. 1s coming from
Jennifer Sandoval in the 10,000 (32:58.39),
Jaylah Walker in the 400H (58.16) and
Chinenye Agina in the high jump (1.77m/5-9¾).
Mechaela Hyacynth moved to No. 3 in the 200 (23.76), while the Cougars’ 4×100 (No. 2, 45.52) and 4×400 (No. 3, 3:44.51) also posted strong performances.
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NEW ORLEANS – If you were hoping for a calm week, this isn’t it.
The latest edition of the
NCAA Division II Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Index has changed drastically from a week ago, as released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Tuesday. Only two teams of the 25 that make up the National TFRI remained steady in a week that evolved as competition ramped up.
West Texas A&M is back in the driver’s seat for the first time since Week 7 of the 2018 outdoor season. Following the Lady Buffs are No. 2