Women's Track Helps Cause at Last Chance Meet
3/8/2008 12:00:00 AM | Track & Field, Cross Country
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Alabama women's track and field team made a case for several of its athletes to extend their season at the NCAA meet. The Tide took advantage of the Alex Wilson Invitational at the Loftus Sports Center with a solid showing.
"It was a very good meet, the girls competed well," head coach Sandy Fowler said. "Getting the relay (4x400) qualified gives the girls confidence so we will see what happens. We are looking forward to heading back to Fayetteville (Ark.)."
Sophomore Chelsea Taylor continued her brilliance in the indoor season with a win in the 200 meters. Taylor turned in a 24.06 to run away from the field by nearly a second.
In the 60 meter hurdles sophomore Kimberley Laing hit a NCAA qualifying mark with a time of 8.34 to finish fourth overall.
With fresh legs the 4x400 relay team was able to turn in a qualifying mark. The quartet finished fifth overall with a time of 3:39.48.
In the field events, freshman Angelica Howard continues to improve in her rookie campaign. Howard finished second overall with a toss of 48-07.50 in the shot put. Lynda Cooper placed fifth with a vault of 12-07.25.
Alabama will prepare for the NCAA Championships next weekend in Fayetteville, Ark. The Tide will wait and see who will participate in the meet that begins on Friday, March 14 at the Randal Tyson Track.
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