Tech wraps up Buccaneer Track & Field Invitational with momentum
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech indoor track & field team wrapped up action at the Buccaneer Track & Field Invitational, hosted by ETSU, Saturday afternoon, producing another strong mix of results after a great performance on Friday.
By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech indoor track & field team wrapped up action at the Buccaneer Track & Field Invitational, hosted by ETSU, Saturday afternoon, producing another strong mix of results after a great performance on Friday.
Once again, it was the Golden Eagle distance runners leading the way, with the group posting a podium finish and two more top-10 showings. Ruby Wyles paced the purple and gold with a runner-up result in the 3,000-meter run, flashing to a personal-best time of 10:03.65.
Amanda Laboy also contributed a career-best mark, clocking in at 10:27.77 to place sixth overall in the event. In the one-mile run, Tina Cesnik smashed her previous PR with a time of 5:16.35 to finish fifth overall. It also represents one of the top-10 times in the Ohio Valley Conference this season.
In middle distance, it was youngster Nyla Armand rolling to a personal record. Competing in the 800-meter run, the rookie placed first in her heat with a time of 2:24.03.
Cayla Johnson garnered a top-five finish in the 60-meter hurdle finals, posting a time of 9.27 seconds. In the 60-meter dash final, it was Tenae Minor racing to a top-10 performance, clocking in with a time of 7.92 seconds.
The Golden Eagle 4x400-meter relay team claimed a podium showing on the day as well. Trenia Stephens, Anya Akili, Diamond Rush, and Amara Nwajagu all teamed up to deliver a time of 4:00.21 seconds, placing third overall.
Madison Cowan wrapped up the showing of personal records on the day, setting a new PR in the triple jump with a leap of 11.01 meters (36'1.5").
Up Next
The Golden Eagles wrap up the indoor campaign at the OVC Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 24.
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