Alabama
Tyson Invitational
Alabama Track and Field Earns Pair of Wins to Close Out Multi-Meet Weekend
2/9/2019 8:33:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
A split squad competed in Fayetteville, Ark., and Nashville, Tenn., to close out the weekend
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Alabama track and field's Shelby McEwen won the high jump on the last day of the Tyson Invitational.
The nation's No. 1 ranked high jumper, the junior posted a leap of 7-5 (2.26m) to earn his fourth win in as many outings this season.
"With Shelby getting another win in the high jump and Tamara (Clark) and Keitavious (Walter) putting up fast times in the 200 meters, we closed things out well in Fayetteville," UA head coach Dan Waters said.
On the track, sophomore Tamara Clark raced to a 23.07 in the fastest section of the women's 200 meters, taking second place and ranking in the top-10 nationally.
A day after winning the 60 meters, senior Keitavious Walter cranked out a 20.78 in the fastest section of the men's 200 meters, taking third and posting a mark that ranks in the top-20 nationally. It was his first 200 of the season.
The Tide's 4x400m relay of junior Takyera Roberson, Clark, junior Katie Funcheon and senior Mauricia Prieto combined to clock a season-best 3:32.04, ranking them in the top-10 nationally.
The Crimson Tide was also at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday where Alabama swept the top-three spots in the women's shot put.
"Our throwers had a strong day in Nashville which bodes well as we get ready for the championship season," Waters said.
Senior Haley Teel grabbed the win with a season-best throw of 55-3.75 (16.86m), while senior Portious Warren was a fraction behind with a best effort of 55-3 (16.84m), while sophomore Nickolette Dunbar was third with a 52-10 (16.10m).
Senior Kord Ferguson finished second in the shot put with a throw of 63-3.25 (19.89m), while freshman Chago Basso was fifth after a toss of 62-6.25 (19.07m). Senior Nicole Gardner finished seventh in the women's mile, crossing the line with a 4:46.41.
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