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Track & Field Set For Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitational
March 21, 2019 | Track & Field
Action begins Friday at 5 p.m. (ET) / 4 p.m. (CT) with the women's hammer at the Vanderbilt Track & Field Complex. Saturday's competition beings at 11 a.m. (ET) / 10 a.m. (CT) with the discus.
Winners of 10 events at last weekend's Stan Lyons Invitational, the Cardinals are slated to compete in 18 events over the course of the two-day Black & Gold Invitational with five on Friday and 13 on Saturday.
Fans can follow the action at the meet with live results: http://www.cfpitiming.com/2019_Indoor_Season/Vandy_Invite_2019/Vandy_Invite_2019.html
Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitational Schedule
Friday, March 22nd:
4:00 p.m. (CT) - Hammer: Megan Graves
4:00 p.m. (CT) - Shot Put: Kelsey Walters
5:00 p.m. (CT) - 200m: Bryeana Byrdsong, Dejah Johnson, MaQuila Norman, Jazmin Smith, Peyton Stewart
6:00 p.m. (CT) - 1500m: Karleigh Conner
7:00 p.m. (CT) - 5000m: Cayla Eckenroth
Saturday, March 23rd:
10:00 a.m. (CT) - Discus: Princess Carter
TBA (after Discus) – Javelin: Abby Denham
11:00 a.m. (CT) - High Jump: Regan Lewis, Hailley Peters
11:00 a.m. (CT) - Long Jump: Michelle Lehmann
Noon (CT) - 4x100m relay:
Squad A (Peyton Stewart, Bryeana Byrdsong, Jazmin Smith, Michelle Lehmann)
12:15 p.m. (CT) - 2K Steeplechase: Emmalyne Tarsa
12:45 p.m. (CT) - 100m hurdles: Jazmin Smith, Anasja Troutman
1:15 p.m. (CT) - 400m: Dejah Johnson, MaQuila Norman, Wambui Watene
2:00 p.m. (CT) - 100m: Bryeana Byrdsong, Michelle Lehmann, Ivy McKee, Peyton Stewart
2:25 p.m. (CT) - 800m: Meghan Hedrick, Madison Kiser
3:15 p.m. (CT) - 400m hurdles: Anasja Troutman, Karlie Zumbro
3:35 p.m. (CT) - 3000m: Emma Cunningham, Maritza Rodriguez, Meliza Rodriguez
4:30 p.m. (CT) - 4x400m relay:
Squad A (Dejah Johnson, Jazmin Smith, Bryeana Byrdsong, MaQuila Norman)
Squad B (Karlie Zumbro, Wambui Watene, Madison Kiser, Meghan Hedrick)
Three Things to Know Entering the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitational
No. 1: Kelsey Walters was named the MAC Field Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career after winning the shot put with a mark of 14.02m at last weekend's Stan Lyons Invitational. The effort currently ranks first in the MAC and 57th nationally.
"Congratulations to @K_walt18 on her well-earned recognition. She did an awesome job of performing well in bad weather conditions," head coach Brian Etelman.
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 20, 2019
Walters is 1st in #MACtion / 57th nationally in shot put
Story: https://t.co/qZ47JHvVxZ#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/UH6ov9vC74
No. 2: Ball State enters the week with one student-athlete leading the MAC and three others ranked second in the league in their respective events on the outdoor performance list.
DYK: After the first weekend of the outdoor season ...
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 17, 2019
1. @K_walt18 leads #MACtion and is 57th NATIONALLY in shot put
2. @abby_denham_ is 2nd in MAC in javelin
3. @pearl_eugene is 2nd in MAC in high jump
4. @MaQuila_Norman is 2nd in MAC in 200m#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF
No. 3: In addition to recording 10 event wins and an overall team victory, Ball State's student-atheltes logged 13 career-best performances at last weekend at the Stan Lyons Invitational. The Cardinals look to carry over that momentum at this weekend's Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitation.
[RECAP] @BallStateTFXC opened the 2019 outdoor season in dominating fashion, winning 10 individual events to take home first place among the 4 teams at Saturday's Stan Lyons Invite hosted by Butler.
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 17, 2019
Story: https://t.co/KJFPGCs5yf#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/FFXvkoanpY
QUOTABLES:
Head coach Brian Etelman on what to expect this weekend
"We're really looking forward to this weekend at Vanderbilt. We love our indoor track, but not as much as we love the sun and warmth ..." head coach Brian Etelman on what to expect from the team this weekend.#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/mgJfz5fALD
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 21, 2019
Head coach Brian Etelman on the team's goals for the weekend
"March is all prep for us. We're always training, we're always getting better. Ultimately, we know our goal is to do well at the MAC, regional and national championships ..." head coach Brian Etelman on the team's goals for the weekend.#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/v8Qr8SgJ58
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 21, 2019
Last Time Out - Stan Lyons Invitational Award Winners
?? @BallStateTFXC Track Athlete of the Week ??@MaQuila_Norman earned 2 of Ball State's 10 event wins at the Stan Lyons Invitational, taking top honors in the 200m (24.95) and 400m (1:00.65).
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 19, 2019
Her efforts rank 2nd & 6th in the MAC, respectively#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/s9NrIqqTR6
?? @BallStateTFXC Field Athlete of the Week ??@K_walt18 started the outdoor season ?? ... Winning the shot put at the Stan Lyons Invitational with a mark of 14.02 ... The effort, currently leads the MAC#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/U9dW6Hgkpj
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 19, 2019
?? @BallStateTFXC Cardinal of the Week ??@ivyjane21 was the fastest runner at the Stan Lyons Invitational, winning the 100m in 12.29 (5th in MAC). She also took second in the 200m at 25.28 (4th n MAC).#ChirpChirp | #WeFly | #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/sE3O3cZgu8
— BallStateTrack&XC (@BallStateTFXC) March 19, 2019
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