April 1, 2017
Stanford Invitational Results
STANFORD, Calif. (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV track & field team had eight top-eight finishes on the second and final day of the Stanford Invitational. The Rebels claimed victories in the 200m, 100m hurdles and 4x100m relay.
"I am extremely pleased with how the team competed this weekend," said head coach Yvonne Wade. "I think they gained a little more confidence in themselves and accomplished the goals they set for themselves this weekend."
Destiny Smith-Barnett was a key contributor for the Scarlet & Gray, as she won the 200m with a personal-best time of 23.50w that put her atop the Mountain West rankings. She and teammates Ayana Gales, Najia Hudspeth and Drea Austin claimed a first-place finish (45.03) in the 4x100m relay. Rounding out the relay action was the foursome of Mandy Chitwood, Austin, Hannah Davis and Najia Hudspeth that took third in the 4x400m behind a season-best time of 3:38.89.
The Rebels' 100m hurdles crew went 1-2-3 with Taylor Pegram (first, 13.52), Jaela Williams (second, 13.58 PB) and Amari Norris (third, 13.82 PB).
Chitwood took 11th in the 800m with a personal-best time of 2:07.55, which was good enough for fifth on the all-time program list while Stella Clemens threw a personal-best 128-11 (39.29m) in the javelin, good enough for seventh place.
In the 200m, Austin finished fourth in 24.18w and moved fourth in the MW standings, while Nylia Hudspeth took 10th in 24.72w. Other notable performances at the Stanford Invitational came in the triple jump by Danielle Williams (fifth: 39-7.25/12.07m, PB) and Taylor Forte in the discus (ninth: 122-9/37.43m).
The Rebel track & field team will take next week off in preparation for two separate meets held in Southern California: Asuza Multis (April 12-13) and the Mt. SAC Relays (April 14-15).
