RALEIGH, N.C. – The University of Dayton women's track and field team competed at N.C. State's Raleigh Relays this Friday and Saturday.

Head Coach Jason Ordway's Quotes
"We had a great weekend at the Raleigh Relays. We were lucky enough to have very favorable weather conditions for most of our competitions, as well as, very competitive fields in every event. This resulted in a lot of personal and season bests within each event group. Most notable of these was Lillian Cook throwing a big PR and new school record in the javelin with a 48.99m, winning the event, and most likely punching her ticket to the first rounds of nationals.

We got a better idea of where we're at today, fitness wise, and what we need to work on prior to the post season.  We'll be looking forward to getting more meets under our belt as the season progresses."


Highlights

• Sophomore Lillian Cook broke her own school record and won gold in the javelin with her mark of 48.99m, which is the best in the Atlantic 10 so far this season.
• Junior Taylor Vernot recorded the second-fastest time in UD history in the 5,000-meter with her time of 16:47.26.
• Redshirt freshman Chloe Flora's 4:30.17 in the 1500-meter run was fourth all-time at UD.
• The Flyers recorded 14 PRs in their second outdoor meet of the season.

 
RESULTS
Javelin
1. Lillian Cook – 48.99m  PR  SCHOOL RECORD

Pole Vault
2. Leah Frischmann – 3.65m
17. Kimberly Spritzky – 3.35m  PR
24. Emily Jones – 3.35m  PR
 
Shot Put
6. Jenni Rossi – 14.67m
33. Taylor Flight – 11.47m  PR

Discus
13. Alyssa Ramstetter – 43.31m 

Hammer Throw
7. Jenni Rossi – 54.09m 
13. Alyssa Ramstetter – 50.63m 
36. Taylor Flight – 39.23m  PR

High Jump
12. Marie Harla – 1.55m

Long Jump
21. Sarah Sepanski – 5.22m

100m
38. Gabbie Johnson – 12.53  PR

400m
60. Malana Johnson – 1:01.54  PR

1500m
32. Chloe Flora – 4:30.17  PR  4th all-time at UD

3000m Steeplechase
13. Allison Triskett – 10:44.14  PR
20. Emily Borchers – 10:47.91  PR
24. Grace McDonald – 10:52.47

5000m
36. Taylor Vernot – 16:47.26  PR  2nd all-time at UD

10000m
53. Nicole Steinbicker – 37:15.03  PR 

100m Hurdles
27. Sarah Sepanski – 15.13
43. Jahmia Bridges-Butler – 15.77  PR
44. Corey Rinella – 15.92   PR

4x100m Relay
11. 47.65 (Jahmia Bridges-Butler, Gabbie Johnson, Malana Johnson, Sarah Sepanski)

4x400m Relay
22. 4:06.08 (Malana Johnson, Meghan Krawiec, Jahmia Bridges-Butler, Emma Jankowski)

UP NEXT
The Flyers will compete at the Illinois State Redbird Invitational on Saturday, April 14 in Normal, Ill.