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Azusa Pacific moved up one spot and sits at No. 1, right ahead of now No. 2
West Texas A&M. The Bryan Clay Invitational treated the Cougars well, as the team saw new or improved national leading efforts in four events and three other marks that rank within the top-5 nationally. Amanda Fassold improved her national lead in the pole vault to 4.28m (14-½), with new No. 1s coming from
Jennifer Sandoval in the 10,000 (32:58.39),
Jaylah Walker in the 400H (58.16) and
Chinenye Agina in the high jump (1.77m/5-9¾).
Mechaela Hyacynth moved to No. 3 in the 200 (23.76), while the Cougars’ 4×100 (No. 2, 45.52) and 4×400 (No. 3, 3:44.51) also posted strong performances.
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).