Saturday, February 15
Clemson, SC
All Day
University of Houston
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Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational
Ruiz Breaks Program Pole Vault Record at Clemson
2/15/2020 4:42:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougars conclude Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field team concluded its run at at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational with quality performances across the board and a program record setting performance from Antonio Ruiz.
FULL RESULTS (PDF)
On the second day of action at the Clemson, yet another program record fell. Ruiz opened the day for the Cougars by besting the program record that he set only one week ago at the Charlie Thomas Invitational. The junior cleared 5.50m (18-00.50) on his first attempt, ultimately taking first-place in the event.
Another lifetime best would come from Zion Smith as he earned a fifth-place finish in the 800-meter at 1:52.73 to lead the Cougars in the event.
Jordan Booker had a stellar day on the track for the Cougars yesterday and closed out the second day with a team-best 9th-place finish in the 200-meter at 21.13.
Darby Gauntt continues to anchor the women's distance squad with an 11th-place finish in the 3000-meter at 9:59.57.
In the 4x400-meter relay, the Cougar women notched a sixth-place finish. Cecilia Tamayo-Garza, Taylor Bennett, Aliyah Taylor and Birexus Hawkins combined for a time of 3:36.32. On the men's side, Frederick Lewis III, Antonio Ruiz, Jordan Booker and Quivell Jordan finished in fifth-place at 3:08.26.
Houston will now prepare for The 2020 American Indoor Track & Field Championships taking place Feb. 28-29 in Birmingham, Ala.
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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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FULL RESULTS (PDF)
On the second day of action at the Clemson, yet another program record fell. Ruiz opened the day for the Cougars by besting the program record that he set only one week ago at the Charlie Thomas Invitational. The junior cleared 5.50m (18-00.50) on his first attempt, ultimately taking first-place in the event.
Another lifetime best would come from Zion Smith as he earned a fifth-place finish in the 800-meter at 1:52.73 to lead the Cougars in the event.
Jordan Booker had a stellar day on the track for the Cougars yesterday and closed out the second day with a team-best 9th-place finish in the 200-meter at 21.13.
Darby Gauntt continues to anchor the women's distance squad with an 11th-place finish in the 3000-meter at 9:59.57.
In the 4x400-meter relay, the Cougar women notched a sixth-place finish. Cecilia Tamayo-Garza, Taylor Bennett, Aliyah Taylor and Birexus Hawkins combined for a time of 3:36.32. On the men's side, Frederick Lewis III, Antonio Ruiz, Jordan Booker and Quivell Jordan finished in fifth-place at 3:08.26.
Houston will now prepare for The 2020 American Indoor Track & Field Championships taking place Feb. 28-29 in Birmingham, Ala.
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.
--UHCougars.com--
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