March 31, 2008

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Wright State track and field squad traveled to the Alabama Relays to open the outdoor portion of their schedule. The meet took place over four days, starting on March 27 and ending on March 30, and WSU posted a number of solid performances at Sam Bailey Track on the UA campus.

Natalie Hopwood posted the top finish for the Raiders in the 10,000 meter run with a time of 41:03.51. Teammate Alyssa Glenn placed tenth in the race and finished in a time of 43.23.76.

Tiffany Brigham turned in a solid performance in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, placing 14th in each event. In the 100 meter dash, Brigham tied for 14th place with Indiana's Kyndal Carr in a time of 12.34. In the 200 meter dash, the sophomore posted a time of 25.33 to place 14th.

The Raiders will travel to the Miami (OH) Invitational for their next competition on Saturday, April 12.

Wright State Performances

100 Meter Dash
T14) Tiffany Brigham, 12.34
38) Nicole Kamann, 13.32
44) Kim Ryan, 14.19

100 Meter Hurdles
27) Jennifer McWhinney, 16.05
40) Erica Adams, 19.90
41) Tory Detty, 20.18

200 Meter Dash
14) Tiffany Brigham, 25.33
49) Nicole Kamann, 27.62
57) Jennifer Monahan, 29.88

400 Meter Hurdles
25) Jennifer McWhinney, 1:07.60

800 Meter Run
31) Jenny Maykut, 2:27.53
41) Marissa Bozue, 2:32.51
47) Kelsi Nutter, 2:35.00

1500 Meter Run
38) Jenny Maykut, 5:27.00
49) Kelsi Nutter, 5:45.93

5000 Meter Run
19) Sara Schuessler, 21:38.45

10,000 Meter Run
7) Natalie Hopwood, 41:03.51
10) Alyssa Glenn, 43.23.76

Long Jump
24) Kim Ryan, 4.29m

Discus Throw
18) Sidney McKenzie, 30.28m

Shot Put
26) Sidney McKenzie, 10.06m
30) Tory Detty, 6.36m
31) Abby Marshall, 5.19

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