Raleigh, N.C. and Miami – Rutgers track and field split the weekend, sending the distance group to the Raleigh Relays on the NC State campus, while the remaining squad competed at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational on the campus of Miami.
The Scarlet Knights broke school records in the second-straight week as
Brian O'Sullivan and
Alianna Eucker delivered the highlights of the weekend. The pair both improved on the records previously held in their respective events.
O'Sullivan cleared 5.38m (17' 7.75") in the pole vault to establish a new Rutgers record, while Eucker threw the javelin for a new program best distance of 50.89m (166' 11").
Rutgers turned in top marks in several other events, including a win in the women's 4x400-meter relay as
Success Duruzor,
Charlee Crawford,
Paige Floriea and
Anabella Chin ran 3:38.29 in the event. Duruzor and Crawford joined
Naylah Jones and
Abby Love to finish second in the 4x100-meter relay in 45.49. Floriea also finished second in the long jump, recording a mark of 6.04m (19' 9.75").
Also on the track for the men,
Lathan Brown took second in the 400-meter hurdles in 52.58,
Yashahya Brown placed third in the 110-meter hurdles in 14.13 and
Daniel Duncan finished fifth in the 100-meter in 10.71.
Daniel Arana placed second in the triple jump with a distance of 14.48m (47' 6.25") and took fourth in the long jump with a leap of 7.17m (23' 6.25").
On the women's side,
Jenovia Logan finished third in the high jump, clearing the bar at 1.70m (5' 7").
Alanna Woolfolk placed fourth in the event with a height of 1.70m (5' 7").
Tey'ana Ames finished third in the shot with a throw of 14.00m (45' 11.25") and took fourth in the discus with a throw of 41.33m (135' 7").
The Scarlet Knights return to action on Saturday, April 5 for the Sam Howell Invitational in Princeton.
Hurricane Invitational Results
Men's Finishes
Pole Vault
1.
Brian O'Sullivan 5.38m (17' 7.75") –
SCHOOL RECORD
2.
Ryan Merlino 4.75m (15' 7")
Long Jump
4.
Daniel Arana 7.17m (23' 6.25")
Javelin
2. Zachary Semerjian 62.77m (205' 11")
Triple Jump
2.
Daniel Arana 14.48m (47' 6.25")
110M Hurdles
3.
Yashahya Brown 14.13
100M
5.
Daniel Duncan 10.71
400M Hurdles
2.
Lathan Brown 52.58
Women's Finishes
Javelin
1.
Alianna Eucker 50.89m (166' 11") –
SCHOOL RECORD
Long Jump
2.
Paige Floriea 6.04m (19' 9.75")
Pole Vault
2.
Emma Keating 3.90m (12' 9.5")
High Jump
3.
Jenovia Logan 1.70m (5' 7")
4.
Alanna Woolfolk 1.70m (5' 7")
Discus
4.
Tey'ana Ames 41.33m (135' 7")
Shot Put
3.
Tey'ana Ames 14.00m (45' 11.25")
4x400M Relay
1.
Success Duruzor,
Charlee Crawford
Paige Floriea,
Anabella Chin 3:38.29
4x100M Relay
2.
Success Duruzor,
Naylah Jones
Abby Love,
Charlee Crawford 45.49