5/15/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
May 15, 2001
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STORYLINE: The UNLV track and field team heads to San Diego this week for the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The meet, scheduled for Wednesday, May 16-Saturday, May 19 at the SDSU Sports Deck, will serve as the last chance for several Rebels to attempt to achieve the NCAA qualifying standards in their respective events.
UNLV: To date, only one Rebel has qualified for the postseason. Katie Barto, who had already clocked a provisional qualifying time in the 5,000 meters, added the 1,500 to her list with a winning effort at the Oxy Invitational last Saturday in 4:22.19. That mark ranks 17th nationally and second in the MWC this year. She ranks 36th in the 5,000 and is doubtful to advance with that mark. Although a bid in the 1,500 is likely, she will be looking to improve her time this weekend.
LAST YEAR: Michele Davis won titles in the 200 and 400 meters as the Rebels scored 129 points and finished second at the inaugural MWC Championships. Ayanna Hutchinson added a third win in the 100 meters and the Rebels' 400- and 1600-meter relay teams each raced to victory.
RANK IN THE MWC: Here's a quick look at those Rebels that rank in the top eight in the league in their respective events:
| NAME | RANK | EVENT | MARK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Barto | 2nd | 1,500 meters | 4:22.19 |
| Nickeisha Charles | 3rd | 400 meters | 55.22 |
| Tiffany Smith | 3rd | Triple Jump | 39-09.75 |
| Katie Barto | 4th | 5,000 meters | 16:27.92 |
| Tianika Sharrieff | 4th | High Jump | 5-08.75 |
| Christine Spence | 5th | High Jump | 5-08.50 |
| Jenni Lopez | 6th | 10,000 meters | 35:22.55 |
| Christine Spence | 6th | 400 hurdles | 1:01.20 |
| Belisa Suarez | 6th | Triple Jump | 38-11.75 |
| Jennifer Gardner | 6th | Javelin | 134-02.00 |
| Patrice Harvey | 7th | Long Jump | 18-09.25 |
