Top-ranked
Azusa Pacific continued to hold down the top spot for the fifth straight week. Chasing the Cougars are second-ranked
West Texas A&M, third-ranked
Grand Valley State, fourth-ranked
Missouri Southern.
Azusa Pacific turned in several season bests at the APU Last Chance Twilight in preparation for the NCAA Championships. Headlining the Cougars is
Chinenye Agina with her clearance of 1.84m (6-½) in the high jump to improve her No. 1 billing.
Mechaela Hyacynth clocked two top-3 nationally ranked performances in the 200 (No. 2, 23.59) and 100 (No. 3, 11.49), while
Jaylah Walker moved to No. 4 in the 100H (13.65w).
West Texas A&M and Grand Valley State traded spots from a week ago. The Lady Buffs were led by
Minnesota State and No. 3
Central Missouri all held its respective ranking for the second-straight week. No. 4
West Texas A&M and No. 5
Southwest Baptist traded places from one week ago as the only changes taking place in the top-5.
It was business as usual for Grand Valley State as the Lakers continued to add to its haul of nationally ranked marks. The Lakers notched seven marks over the weekend that are ranked in the top-5 nationally:
Nicole Sreenan improved upon her No. 1 time in the 60 (7.41);
Ellianne Kimes in the pole vault (No. 1, 4.16m/13-7 ¾);
Klaudia O’Malley in the mile (No. 2, 4:49.03);
Minnesota State, No. 4
Lee (Tenn.). This is the highest ranking in program history for the Flames.
The Lakers have a total of 22 top-10 nationally ranked marks, including a plethora of top-performers across the board:
Nicole Sreenan is No. 1 in the 60 (7.51), 200 (24.01) and 400 (53.47);
Allie Ludge is No. 1 in the 3000 (9:28.96) and No. 2 in the mile (4:50.23);
Judith Essemiah is No. 1 in the weight throw (19.15m/62-10);
Taryn Chapko is No. 2 in the 800 (2:13.64);
Klaudia O’Malley is No. 2 in the 3000;
Emma Richards is No. 3 in the shot put (14.79m/48-6 ¼);
Angelica Floyd is No. 4 in the 60 (7.59);
Hannah Roeske is No. 4 in the mile;
Franesha Robinson-Mitchell is No. 5 in the weight throw (18.49m/60-8).