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CU Women Take Two Wins In Second Day

CU Women Take Two Wins In Second Day


USAFA, Colo. — The University of Colorado track and field program picked up a pair of wins on the second day of the Ralph Lindeman Invitational here Friday while advancing seven athletes through to Saturday’s finals.
 
The CU women dominated in the women’s long jump with Avery McMullen taking the title with a jump of 5.98m (19-7.5). She was followed closely by Kara Lucyk in second in 5.95m (19-6.25), moving into sixth in CU history in the event. Jada Green rounded out the top five for CU with a jump of 5.71 meters (18-9).
 
In the weight throw, school record holder Gya’ni Sami picked up another win with a toss of 19.35 meters (63-6). Jane Powers finished sixth in the event with a toss of 16.38m (53-9) while Bella Braun finished eighth in 15.69m (51-5.75).
 
On the men’s side of the throws, Tyler Sconce finished third with a toss of 19.07m (62-6.75) with Isaiah Bouchard finishing eighth in 17.15m (56-3.25). The men also had Jackson Meyer finish fifth in the long jump while freshman Riley Burkey rounded out the women’s field scoring with a sixth-place finish in the pentathlon on Thursday.
 
In prelims today, Luc Andrada and Ian Gilmore finished second and fourth in both the 60-meter prelims and 200-meter prelims. Andrada doubles down with a 6.75 second 60 and 21.63-second prelim, while Gilmore went 6.85 and 21.78. Both will compete in the finals tomorrow.
 
Three other Buffs advanced with Cole Romig in the men’s 400 running 50.59 seconds, Nick Bianco in the 60 hurdles in 8.32 seconds and Joy Moorer in the women’s 200 running 25.14 seconds.
 
The Buffaloes continue action tomorrow to close out the Ralph Lindeman Invitational.
 
RESULTS:
Men’s 60 Prelims: 1. Javin Bostic (AF) 6.74Q; 2. Luc Andrada (COLO) 6.75Q; 4. Ian Gilmore (COLO) 6.85q
Men’s 200 Prelims: 1. Josh Taylor (BYU) 21.56q; 2. Luc Andrada (COLO) 21.63q; 4. Ian Gilmore (COLO) 21.78q
Men’s 400 Prelims: 1. Eli Hazlett (BYU) 48.17q; 4. Cole Romig (COLO) 50.59q
Men’s 60 Hurdle Prelims: 1. Joseph Holthusen (WSU) 8.13Q; 7. Nick Bianco (COLO) 8.32q; 12. Troy Colleran (COLO) 8.62
Men’s High Jump: 1. Kyle Jankans (LBS) 2.14m (7-0.25); 11. Jackson Meyer (COLO) 1.90m (6-2.75)
Men’s Long Jump: 1. Novye James (LBS) 7.41m (24-3.75); 5. Jackson Meyer (COLO) 6.90m (22-7.75); 9. Troy Colleran (COLO) 6.75m (22-1.75); 12. Nick Bianco (COLO) 6.63m (21-9)
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