Alabama
Tiger Paw Invitational
Alabama Track & Field Shines in Field Events on Final Day of Tiger Paw Invitational
2/10/2018 5:00:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Haugh, McEwen, Destin and Moncrieffe post multiple school top-10 marks on Saturday
CLEMSON S.C. – Alabama's field event squads turned in multiple school top-10 performances and the Tide's women's 4x400-meter relay sprinted to the third-fastest time in UA history on the final day of competition at the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson, S.C.
Senior Daniel Haugh finished second in the men's weight throw with a season-best mark of 74-4 (22.66m) that ranks No. 2 all-time at Alabama. Haugh also recorded a throw of 74-1 (22.58m) in the competition which is the fourth-best in Alabama history. Junior Shelby McEwen finished second in the high jump with a clearance of 7-3 ¾ (2.23m), which ranks No. 3 all-time at Alabama. McEwen also cleared the bar at 7-2 ½ (2.20m) to equal the sixth-best jump in school history.
In women's events at Clemson on Saturday, Junior Stacey Destin was the top collegiate finisher in the high jump with a clearance of 6-0 ¾ (1.85m). The mark is a season-best for Alabama and equals the seventh-best jump in school history. Junior Tamara Moncrieffe was the No. 5 collegiate finisher in the triple jump with a mark of 42-1 ½ (12.84m), which ranks fifth all-time at Alabama. Moncrieffe also had a jump of 41-10 ¾ (12.77m) that is the 10th-best in UA history.
On the track, Alabama's "A" relay of freshman Daija Lampkin, sophomore Symone Darius, freshman Tamara Clark and sophomore Takyera Roberson finished third in the women's 4x400-meter relay in a UA season-best 3:32.72. The time also ranks No. 3 all-time Alabama. The foursome now owns the third- and fourth-fastest 4x400 times in school history, both of which have been run in the last two weeks.
"Our field events continue to be a strength for us," Alabama head coach Dan Waters said following the day's action. "Shelby McEwen had another great weekend and Daniel Haugh turned in his best effort of the season as well. And the performance by our women's 4x400 group the last two weekends has given us a boost. We need to really tie these performances together and build on that momentum heading into the SEC Championships."
Alabama's distance squad was also in action on Saturday at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn. Junior Connor Ferrentino finished 10th in the men's 800 meters in a UA season-best 1:52.43 in his first collegiate outing at that distance. Sophomore Noah Karr finished 12th in a personal-best 1:52.99. Freshman Drew Williams was 13th in 1:53.23 and sophomore Oliver Rigg was 15th in 1:53.53, which is also a personal best.
In the women's events in Nashville, senior Caroline Barlow was the No. 9 collegiate finisher in the mile in a UA season-best 4:51.08. Junior Nicole Gardner finished 12th in a personal-best 4:52.97.
Alabama will now turn its focus to the Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, which will be held Feb. 24-25 in College Station, Texas.
Men's Event Summaries – Tiger Paw Invitational Day 2
Triple Jump – Sophomore Michael Wiggins finished seventh in the triple jump in a personal-best – and UA season-best – 50-2 ¾ (15.31m) on his final attempt of the competition. Freshman Christian Edwards finished 10th at 49-5 (15.06m).
Alabama Series
Wiggins – 49-2 ¼ (14.99m); 49-10 ½ (15.20m); Foul; Foul; Foul; 50-2 ¾ (15.31m)
Edwards – Foul; Foul; 49-5 (15.06m)
Pole Vault – Freshman Jake Spotswood finished seventh in the pole vault with a clearance of 16-2 ¾ (4.95m).
Alabama Series
Spotswood – 15-3 (4.65m) (ppp); 15-9 (4.80m) (ppp); 16-2 ¾ (4.95m) (xo); 16-8 ¾ (5.10m) (xxx)
Herrscher – 15-3 (4.65m) (ppp); 15-9 (4.80m) (ppp); 16-2 ¾ (4.95m) (ppp); 16-8 ¾ (5.10m) (ppp); 17-2 ¾ (5.25m) (xxx)
Lipe – 15-3 (4.65m) (ppp); 15-9 (4.80m) (ppp); 16-2 ¾ (4.95m) (xxx)
Zalesky – 15-3 (4.65m) (xxx)
Weight Throw – Senior Daniel Haugh finished second in the weight throw with a season-best mark of 74-4 (22.66m) that ranks No. 2 all-time at Alabama. Haugh also recorded a throw of 74-1 (22.58m) in the competition which is the fourth-best in Alabama history.
Alabama Series
Haugh – 71-8 (21.84m); 71-6 (21.80m); Foul; 74-4 (22.66m); 74-1 (22.58); Foul
High Jump – Junior Shelby McEwen finished second in the high jump with a clearance of 7-3 ¾ (2.23m), which ranks No. 3 all-time at Alabama. Freshman Christian Edwards finished seventh at 6-10 ¾ (2.10m).
Alabama Series
McEwen – 6-4 ¾ (1.95m) (ppp); 6-6 ¾ (2.00m) (ppp); 6-8 ¾ (2.05m) (o); 6-10 ¾ (2.10m) (o); 7-0 ½ (2.15m) (o); 7-2 ½ (2.20m) (xxo); 7-3 ¾ (2.23m) (o); 7-5 (2.26m) (xxx)
Edwards – 6-4 ¾ (1.95m) (o); 6-6 ¾ (2.00m) (o); 6-8 ¾ (2.05m) (o); 6-10 ¾ (2.10m) (o); 7-0 ½ (2.15m) (xxx);
Women's Event Summaries – Tiger Paw Invitational Day 2
Weight Throw – Sophomore Holly Julifs finished 23rd in the weight throw with a mark of 50-0 (15.24m).
Alabama Series
Julifs – 50-0 (15.24m); Foul; Foul
High Jump – Junior Stacey Destin was the top collegiate finisher in the high jump with a clearance of 6-0 ¾ (1.85m). The mark is a season-best for Alabama and equals the seventh-best jump in school history.
Alabama Series
Destin – 5-3 (1.60m) (ppp); 5-5 (1.65m) (ppp); 5-7 (1.70m) (o); 5-8 ¾ (1.75m) (0); 5-10 ¾ (1.80m) (0); 6-0 ¾ (1.85m) (xo); 6-2 (1.88m) (xxx)
Triple Jump – Junior Tamara Moncrieffe was the No. 5 collegiate finisher in the triple jump with a mark of 42-1 ½ (12.84m), which ranks No. 5 all-time at Alabama. Freshman Jaimie Robinson finished eighth at 41-8 ½ (12.71m)
Alabama Series
Moncrieffe – 42-1 ½ (12.84m); Foul; Foul; 41-10 ¾ (12.77m); Foul; Foul
Robinson – 41-5 ¼ (12.63m); Foul; 41-8 ½ (12.71m); 40-2 (12.24m); 40-2 ¾ (12.26m); 40-7 ¾ (12.39m)
800 Meters – Junior Kristyn Williams finished eighth in the 800 meters in 2:09.39. Senior Kaitlin Walker finished ninth in a personal-best 2:09.99.
4x400-Meter Relay – Alabama's "A" relay of freshman Daija Lampkin, sophomore Symone Darius, freshman Tamara Clark and sophomore Takyera Roberson finished third in the 4x400-meter relay in a UA season-best 3:32.72. The time also ranks No. 3 all-time Alabama. The foursome now owns the third- and fourth-fastest 4x400 times in school history, both of which have been run in the last two weeks.
Tiger Paw Invitational
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Clemson, S.C. (Clemson University)
Final Results (Collegiate Finish)
Men
200 Meters – DNS. Keitavious Walter
Pole Vault – 7. Jake Spotswood, 16-2 ¾ (4.95m); NH. Will Herrscher; NH. Ryan Lipe; NH. Jake Zalesky
Triple Jump – 7. Michael Wiggins, 50-2 ¾ (15.31) (PB) (TSB); 10. Christian Edwards, 49-5 (15.06m)
High Jump – 2. Shelby McEwen, 7-3 ¾ (2.23m); 7. Christian Edwards, 6-10 ¾ (2.10m)
Weight Throw – 2. Daniel Haugh, 74-4 (22.66m) (TSB)
Women
800 Meters – 8. Kristyn Williams, 2:09.39; 9. Kaitlin Walker, 2:09.99 (PB)Â
4x400-Meter Relay – 3. Alabama A (Lampkin, Darius, Clark, Roberson), 3:32.72 (SB); 10. Alabama B (Mazi, Prieto, Funcheon, Walker), 3:39.56
High Jump – 1. Stacey Destin, 6-0 ¾ (1.85m) (TSB)
Triple Jump – 5. Tamara Moncrieffe, 42-1 ½ (12.84m); 8. Jamie Robinson, 41-8 ½ (12.71m)
Weight Throw – 23. Holly Julifs, 50-0 (15.24m)
Men's Event Summaries – Music City Challenge Day 2
Mile – Sophomore Clay Austell finished 18th in the mile in a personal-best time of 4:15.76.
800 Meters – Junior Connor Ferrentino finished 10th in the 800 meters in a UA season-best 1:52.43 in his first collegiate outing at that distance. Sophomore Noah Karr finished 12th in a personal-best 1:52.99. Freshman Drew Williams was 13th in 1:53.23 and sophomore Oliver Rigg was 15th in 1:53.53, which is also a personal best.
3,000 Meters – Freshmen Chase Buckelew (8:41.93) and Nathan Gamble (8:53.26) finished 39th and 43rd in the 3,000 meters in their collegiate debuts at that distance.
Women's Event Summaries – Music City Challenge Day 2
Mile – Senior Caroline Barlow was the No. 9 collegiate finisher in the mile in a UA season-best 4:51.08. Junior Nicole Gardner finished 12th in a personal-best 4:52.97.
3,000 Meters – Junior Kaitlin York finished 38th in the 3,000 meters in 10:20.84. Senior Alison Ringle finished 44th in 10:30.34. Freshman Eliza Witherspoon finished 51st in 10:45.47.
Music City Challenge
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Nashville, Tenn. (Vanderbilt University)
Final Results (Collegiate Finish)
Men
800 Meters – 10. Connor Ferrentino, 1:52.43 (TSB); 12. Noah Karr, 1:52.99 (PB); 13. Drew Williams, 1:53.23; 15. Oliver Rigg, 1:53.53 (PB); 27. Andrew Powell, 1:58.34 (PB)
Mile – 18. Clay Austell, 4:15.76 (PB); DNF. Elliott Miller
3,000 Meters – 39. Chase Buckelew, 8:41.93; 43. Nathan Gamble, 8:53.26; 46. Paul Selden, 9:00.26; DNS. Josh Short; DNS. Alex Wind
Women
Mile – 9. Caroline Barlow, 4:51.08 (TSB); 12. Nicole Gardner, 4:52.97 (PB); 26. Margot Dooley, 5:05.20 M (PB); 29. Caroline Brooks, 5:08.28
3,000 Meters – 38. Kaitlin York, 10:20.84; 44. Alison Ringle, 10:30.34; 51. Eliza Witherspoon, 10:45.47
Alabama Superlatives
School Top-10 Performances
Men
60-Meter Hurdles – 3. Ruebin Walters, 7.61
60-Meter Hurdles – 6. Ruebin Walters, 7.66
Shot Put – 4. Kord Ferguson, 63-0 ¾ (19.22m)
Shot Put – 8. Kord Ferguson, 62-0 ½ (18.91m)
5,000 Meters – 3. Vincent Kiprop, 13:40.97
5,000 Meters – 4. Gilbert Kigen, 13:46.28
5,000 Meters – 8. Alfred Chelanga, 13:49.34
Weight Throw – 2. Daniel Haugh, 74-4 (22.66m)
Weight Throw – 4. Daniel Haugh, 74-1 (22.58m)
High Jump – 2. Shelby McEwen, 7-4 ¾ (2.23m)
High Jump – T-6. Shelby McEwen, 7-2 ½ (2.20m)
Women
Shot Put – 4. Portious Warren, 54-10 (16.71m)
Shot Put – 8. Portious Warren, 54-5 ½ (16.59m)
Shot Put – 10. Portious Warren, 53-9 ¾ (16.40m)
High Jump – 7. Stacey Destin, 6-0 ¾ (1.85m)
Triple Jump – 5. Tamara Moncrieffe, 42-1 ½ (12.84m)
Triple Jump – 10. Tamara Moncrieffe, 41-10 ¾ (12.77m)
Personal Bests
Men
60-Meter Hurdles – Ruebin Walters, 7.61
400 Meters – Will Allen, 46.78
400 Meters – Okeen Williams, 47.47
Shot Put – Kord Ferguson, 63-0 ¾ (19.22m)
5,000 Meters – Vincent Kiprop, 13:40.97
5,000 Meters – Gilbert Kigen, 13:46.28
Triple Jump – Michael Wiggins, 50-2 ¾ (15.31)
Mile – Clay Austell, 4:15.76
800 Meters – Noah Karr, 1:52.99
800 Meters – Oliver Rigg, 1:53.53
800 Meters – Andrew Powell, 1:58.34 (PB)
Women
60 Meters –Symone Darius, 7.37
Pole Vault – Britainy Smith, 13-5 ¼ (4.10m)
400 Meters – Mauricia Prieto, 54.09
5,000 Meters – Elisabeth Danis, 16:49.78
5,000 Meters – Brianna Koshy, 18:23.70
800 Meters – Kaitlin Walker, 2:09.99
Mile – Nicole Gardner, 4:52.97
Mile – Margot Dooley, 5:05.20
Team Season Bests
Men
60-Meter Hurdles – 2. Ruebin Walters, 7.61
400 Meters – Will Allen, 46.78
Shot Put – Kord Ferguson, 63-0 ¾ (19.22m)
5,000 Meters – Vincent Kiprop, 13:40.97
Triple Jump – Michael Wiggins, 50-2 ¾ (15.31)
Weight Throw – Daniel Haugh, 74-4 (22.66m)
800 Meters –Connor Ferrentino, 1:52.43
Women
Pole Vault – Britainy Smith, 13-5 ¼ (4.10m)
400 Meters – Mauricia Prieto, 54.09
High Jump – Stacey Destin, 6-0 ¾ (1.85m)
Mile – Caroline Barlow, 4:51.08
Individual Season Bests
Women
Shot Put – Stacey Destin, 36-5 (11.10m)
400 Meters – Katie Funcheon, 55.41
PB – Personal Best
PSB – Personal Season Best
TSB – Team Season Best
SR – School Record
MR – Meet Record
NM – No mark
NH – No height
NT – No time
DNF – Did not finish
DNS – Did not start
Q – Qualified for final with heat finish
q – Qualified for final with heat time
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