Friday, February 14
Houston, Texas
All Day
University of Houston
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Howie Ryan Invitational
Houston Splits Squad For Weekend Action
2/13/2020 2:41:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougars to send portion of team to Clemson, as others remain in Houston
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field team will split its squad for weekend action at the Howie Ryan Invitational and Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational.
Meet action at the Howie Ryan Invitational is set to begin at 11 a.m. at Yeoman Fieldhouse, while the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational will start at 11 a.m. CT on Friday and 10 a.m. CT on Saturday.
Howie Ryan Invitational Heat Sheets
Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational Heat Sheets
The field for this weekend includes eight teams on the women's side that are ranked in the top-25 and eight teams on the men's side that are ranked in the top-25.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The Cougars are coming off of a successfully weekend at the Charlie Thomas Invitational where the men's team took home the team titles and the women's team finished fourth. Houston's American Athletic Conference weekly accolade count increased to eight after Taylor Scaife and Miles Marhofer picked up American Field Athlete of the week honors for their performances this past week.
The Houston women entered the week ranked 22nd in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Track & Field Ranking Index. Scaife is set to compete at Clemson, entering the meet with the 14th-best throw in the NCAA this season in the weight throw and three consecutive wins in the events this season. Naomi Taylor continues to be a spark for the Cougar hurdlers, with the 12th-fastest time among collegians this season in the 60-meter hurdles. Nora Monie and Samiyah Samuels also ranked among the top-15 nationally in their respective events and are scheduled to compete this weekend.
On the men's side, Marhofer continues to improve after shattering the program record in the weight throw for the fourth time this season at the Charlie Thomas Invitational. Houston remains one of the nation's best in the sprints as Travis Collins enters the weekend with the 14th-fastest time among collegians this season in the 60-meters. Dayo Akindele, Jermaine Holt and Antonio Ruiz all sit among the best in the nation in their events and enter the weekend with top-20 marks.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
Meet action at the Howie Ryan Invitational is set to begin at 11 a.m. at Yeoman Fieldhouse, while the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational will start at 11 a.m. CT on Friday and 10 a.m. CT on Saturday.
Howie Ryan Invitational Heat Sheets
Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational Heat Sheets
The field for this weekend includes eight teams on the women's side that are ranked in the top-25 and eight teams on the men's side that are ranked in the top-25.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The Cougars are coming off of a successfully weekend at the Charlie Thomas Invitational where the men's team took home the team titles and the women's team finished fourth. Houston's American Athletic Conference weekly accolade count increased to eight after Taylor Scaife and Miles Marhofer picked up American Field Athlete of the week honors for their performances this past week.
The Houston women entered the week ranked 22nd in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Track & Field Ranking Index. Scaife is set to compete at Clemson, entering the meet with the 14th-best throw in the NCAA this season in the weight throw and three consecutive wins in the events this season. Naomi Taylor continues to be a spark for the Cougar hurdlers, with the 12th-fastest time among collegians this season in the 60-meter hurdles. Nora Monie and Samiyah Samuels also ranked among the top-15 nationally in their respective events and are scheduled to compete this weekend.
On the men's side, Marhofer continues to improve after shattering the program record in the weight throw for the fourth time this season at the Charlie Thomas Invitational. Houston remains one of the nation's best in the sprints as Travis Collins enters the weekend with the 14th-fastest time among collegians this season in the 60-meters. Dayo Akindele, Jermaine Holt and Antonio Ruiz all sit among the best in the nation in their events and enter the weekend with top-20 marks.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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