KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State
University limited women's track and field contingent more than measured up to
the competition, Friday, at the Sea Ray Relays, earning several high marks and
top-10 finishes.
"We had three top-10's in this meet," said
head coach Doug Molnar. "Against this type of competition, that's outstanding."
The senior pole vaulting duo of Molly Bartkiewicz and Carrie Burggraf finished tied for fifth and seventh,
respectively. Bartkiewicz finished with a 3.80 meter (12-05.50) mark, while
Burggraf, in just her second meet back from injury, had a respectable 3.65
meter (11-11.75) height.
"Both pole vaulter's had the same kind of
miss," said Molnar. "They each just barely hit the bar with an elbow. A lot of
the higher-ranked pole vaulters had trouble today; it wasn't one of our best
days, but top-10 finishes are still pretty good."
On the track, junior Chiamaka Obi had a
blistering 1:01.86 mark in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing eighth. Senior
Amanda McCoy had a season-high mark in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing 15th
with a 14.16 second time. Sophomore Jasmine Scott also competed in the
400-meter dash, finishing 34th with a 58.30 mark.
"Obi set a personal best in the 400-meter
hurdles," said Molnar. "She just keeps improving with each meet. McCoy had an
outstanding time and she'll get under 14 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles
before long. Jasmine keeps working hard and improving in the 400, which is a
strong event for us; she will be a leader out there soon."
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