Track and Field Travels to Ball State Challenge

Friday, April 13

Muncie, Ind.

10 a.m.

Xavier University

Ball State Challenge

Track and Field Travels to Ball State Challenge

04.12.18 | Track and Field

Heat Sheets (PDF)Live Results Meet Schedule

By: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Xavier track and field continues its outdoor season on Friday, April 13 at the Ball State Challenge. The meet is slated to begin at 9 a.m. from the University Track and Briner Sports Complex in Muncie, Ind.

BALL STATE CHALLENGE

Date: April 13 | 9 a.m.
Location: Muncie, Ind. | University Track at Briner Sports Complex
Heat Sheets: bit.ly/2JEPUk9
Meet Information/Schedule: bit.ly/2GVQ6JW
Live Results: bit.ly/2GQdUmy

PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Indiana Wesleyan, Indianapolis, Marian, Bethel, Vincennes, Indiana Tech, Trine, Fort Wayne, Cornerstone, Xavier, Taylor, Northern Kentucky, Ball State, Hillsdale, Bowling Green, Grand Valley State, Toledo

NOTABLES

• The Musketeers most recently competed at the Hilltopper Relays on April 6 in Bowling Green, Ky. The Musketeers posted 14 top-10 finishes at the meet.

• Madeline Dingle (3,000-meter run) and Alondra Hoyos (1,500-meter run) paced the women's side at the Hilltopper Relays with third-place finishes, while Grant Stapleton (800-meter run) and Grayson Jenkins (3,000-meter run) led the men's squad with second-place finishes.

BIG EAST TOP FIVE MARKS - MEN

2. John Hautz - 3,000-meter run (8:46.59)
3. Grayson Jenkins - 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:30.62)
4. Zachary Polk - High jump (1.75m)
4. Evan Britton - 3,000-meter run (9:06.00)
5. Chris Taylor - Triple jump (12.21m)
5. Garrett Knapik - 3,000-meter run (9:10.13)
5. William Roberts - 400-meter hurdles (55.06)
5. Brady Harless - 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:59.12)

BIG EAST TOP FIVE MARKS - WOMEN

2. Madeline Dingle - 3,000-meter run (10:36.34)
2. Allison Sinning - 10,000-meter run (37:26.37)
3. Amanda Cusimano - 3,000-meter run (10:37.12)
5. Kara Robinson - 400-meter hurdles (1:03.56)
5. Claire Hathaway - Triple jump (11.08m)

QUOTING COACH KOLIBAB

"We're very excited to be back at the Ball State Challenge this year. Last year we were unable to compete due to Easter Break, so we're glad we are returning after our one-year hiatus. The meet being moved from Saturday to Friday also gives the team an opportunity to race in some great weather with some favorable winds against solid competition. Now that we are well into our outdoor season and we've shaken all of the rust off I expect to see some outstanding performances."

"On the men's side, we have our top 4x400 meter relay squad competing. They were within striking distance of the school record last time they ran in 40 degree weather, so that record could fall by a significant margin. The women's side features some incredibly strong runners in the 800 and 1500. Look for them near the top of the results list come days end."

UP NEXT

• Xavier will split its squads next weekend as the Musketeers will compete in three meets: Bryan Clay Invitational (April 19-20 - Azusa, Calif.), Mt. SAC Relays (April 19-21 - Torrance, Calif.) and the Pacesetter Sports Invitational (April 20-21 - Terre Haute, Ind.).