TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Southeastern Louisiana Track and Field teams wrapped up the final day of competition at the Alabama Relays, hosted by the University of Alabama.
"This was a very good college track meet," said head coach Sean Brady. "A lot of teams from some very good conferences were there this weekend."
Several Southeastern athletes set personal and/or season-best marks, while five turned in top-five performances.
On the men's side, Clarence Robinson tied for fifth in the men's high jump (6-6 ¾), while Brandon Daniels set a new outdoor personal record with a third-place mark of twenty-four feet, 5.5 inches in the long jump.
Junior Brett Olsen set a new personal record in the men's discus, earning fifth place (182-0). Harry Wiggins turned in a time of 10:09.58 in the men's 3000-meter steeple chase, placing third. T.J. Herbert earned sixth place with a season-best time of 10.57 in the men's 100 meter dash invitational.
But the performance from freshman Alex Holden in the men's 800-meter run was, according to Brady, the highlight of the weekend.
"Alex Holden really had the performance of the meet," said Brady. "He did really well, especially for a freshman."
Holden recorded a time of 1:51.18, earning fifth place.
On the women's side, the 1600-meter relay team set a season-best record. Domonique White, Vanessa Williams, Bayleigh Butler, and Alicia Noel combined for a time of 3:47.45, placing eighth.
The women's 400-meter relay team also placed eighth. Nia Stewart, Vanessa Williams, Kaelynn Smith, and Domonique White combined for a time of 47.54.
Alicia Noel set a lifetime best (9th, 14.30) in the 100-meter hurdles, while teammates Charlyn Miller (14.50) and Teirral Thompson (14.53) set personal bests in the same event.
"We were a bit flat yesterday after competing right after we stepped out of the vans," said Brady. "But today we woke up and had some really good performances."
Results
Women's Discus Throw
20. Brianna Golden, 40.81m, 133-10
Men's High Jump
5. Clarence Robinson (tie), 2.00m, 6-6 ¾
11. Kadarius Williams, 1.95m, 6-4 ¾
Women's 400-Meter Relay
8. Nia Stewart, Vanessa Williams, Kaelynn Smith, Domonique White, 47.54
Men's 400-Meter Relay
6. Brandon Daniels, T.J. Herbert, Billy Minnifield, Kadarius Williams, 41.00
Women's Pole Vault
21. Addison Martinez, 3.57m, 11-8 ½
23. Whitney Adams, 3.42m, 11-2 ½
Women's Long Jump
13. Nia Stewart, 5.56m, 18-3
25. Kaelynn Smith, 5.30m, 17-4 ¾
Women's 100-Meter Hurdles (all season bests)
9. Alicia Noel, 14.30 (lifetime best)
12. Charlyn Miller, 14.50
13. Tierral Thompson, 14.53
Men's Long Jump
3. Brandon Daniels, 7.45m, 24-5 ½ (Outdoor PR)
Men's 110 Meter Hurdles
15. Abram Taylor, 15.25
16. Christian Chapman, 15.25 , [15.248]
17. Tarvoris Mack, 15.27
Men's Discus
5. Brett Olsen, 55.47m, 182-0 (PR)
7. Jeffrey Milliron, 54.86m, 180-0
Men's 3000 Meter Steeplechase
3. Harry Wiggins, 10:09.58
Men's 100 Meter Dash Invitational
6. T.J. Herbert, 10.57 (season best)
Men's 800-Meter Run
5. Alex Holden, 1:51.18
Women's 1600 Meter Relay (season best)
8. Domonique White, Vanessa Williams, Bayleigh Butler, Alicia Noel, 3:47.45
Men's 1600-Meter Relay
12. T.J. Herbert, Brian Verdin, Brandon Daniels, Dwayne Woodard, 3:18.29