Xavier University Athletics

Musketeers Travel to Ball State Challenge
04.12.19 | Track and Field
CINCINNATI - Xavier track and field continues its outdoor season at the Ball State Challenge on Saturday, April 13. The meet is being held at University Track in the Briner Sports Complex.
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Date:Â Saturday, April 13
Location:Â Muncie, Ind. (University Track in the Briner Sports Complex)
Meet Information:Â bit.ly/2UMNEji
Meet Schedule: bit.ly/2Kxm6KT
Heat Sheets:Â bit.ly/2DaMTX7
Live Results:Â bit.ly/2Ky4y1j
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• The Musketeers set three school records at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational last weekend. Individually, William Roberts set the school record in the 400-meter hurdles (53.93) and Thomas Gardiner set the school record in the 1,500-meter run (3:51.74).
• The 4x400 relay team of William Roberts, Luke English, Michael Henning and Kevin Milligan set the school record in the event.
• On the women's side, Anna Kostarellis and Jenna Clayworth both posted second-place finishes. Kostarellis posted a personal-best time of 10:50.85 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and Clayworth recorded a time of 17:19.08 in the 5,000-meter run.
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"Although we're resting a number of our athletes, the meet this weekend looks great. With the additions of Miami and Butler it should be more competitive than last year."
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• The Musketeers will split their squads next weekend, competing in three meets: Mt. SAC Relays (April 18-20), Brayn Clay Invitational (April 18-20) and Pacesetter Invitational (April 19-20).
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 OLIVER NIKOLOFF |

Location:Â Muncie, Ind. (University Track in the Briner Sports Complex)
Meet Information:Â bit.ly/2UMNEji
Meet Schedule: bit.ly/2Kxm6KT
Heat Sheets:Â bit.ly/2DaMTX7
Live Results:Â bit.ly/2Ky4y1j
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 NOTABLES |
• The Musketeers set three school records at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational last weekend. Individually, William Roberts set the school record in the 400-meter hurdles (53.93) and Thomas Gardiner set the school record in the 1,500-meter run (3:51.74).
• The 4x400 relay team of William Roberts, Luke English, Michael Henning and Kevin Milligan set the school record in the event.
• On the women's side, Anna Kostarellis and Jenna Clayworth both posted second-place finishes. Kostarellis posted a personal-best time of 10:50.85 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and Clayworth recorded a time of 17:19.08 in the 5,000-meter run.
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 QUOTING COACH ORNER |
"Although we're resting a number of our athletes, the meet this weekend looks great. With the additions of Miami and Butler it should be more competitive than last year."
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 BIG EAST TOP-FIVE - WOMEN |
Rank | Name | Event | Time/Distance |
3. | Anna Kostarellis | 5,000-meter run | 17:01.47 |
4. | Anna Kostarellis | 3,000-meter steeplechase | 10:50.85 |
5. | Kara Robinson | 400-meter hurdles | 1:04.08 |
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 BIG EAST TOP-FIVE - MEN |
Rank | Name | Event | Time/Distance |
2. | William Roberts | 400-meter hurdles | 53.93 |
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 UP NEXT |
• The Musketeers will split their squads next weekend, competing in three meets: Mt. SAC Relays (April 18-20), Brayn Clay Invitational (April 18-20) and Pacesetter Invitational (April 19-20).
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Players Mentioned
Heidt Family Champions Center Grand Opening (05/01/21)
Thursday, May 13
INTERVIEW - Head Coach Sam Burroughs
Monday, January 04
INTERVIEW | Coach Orner
Tuesday, May 07
INTERVIEW | Kara Robinson and Jennifer Prial
Tuesday, May 07