Houston Women Put on Display at NCAA West Prelims

Thursday, May 27

College Station, Texas

University of Houston

NCAA West Preliminary Rounds

5/27/2021 10:47:00 PM | Track and Field

Samiyah Samuels punches ticket to NCAA’s and multiple Cougars advance

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field program did not disappoint on the second day of action at the NCAA West Prelims as Samiyah Samuels punched her ticket to Eugene and multiple Cougar sprinters advanced.

The Cougar men will return to action Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

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Samuels set the tone for the Cougars with a stellar performance in the Long Jump. The senior compiled a strong series, highlighted by two season-best marks. On her first attempt of the day, Samuels recorded a leap of 6.41m (21-1/2) ]. She followed it up with a mark of 6.55m (21-6) which would be enough to secure her a spot at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. This marks Samuels third time qualifying for Nationals.

Every Cougar sprinter that competed Thursday advanced to the quarterfinals. Brianne Bethel led UH in the 100-meter with a season-best time of 11.12 in the event. Tristan Evelyn clocked the second-fastest time for the Cougars at 11.19m followed by Cecilia Tamayo-Garza (11.26) and Camille Rutherford (11.27).

The quarterfinal of the 200-meter will feature three Cougar competitors as Bethel finished among the top-10 with a time of 22.91, followed by Tamayo-Garza at 23.15. Rutherford concluded the day with personal-best in the event at 23.22 to advance.

Imari Chatman provided a bright spot for the Cougar hurdlers, moving onto Saturday's quarterfinal of the 400-meter hurdles. Chatman secured the final qualifying spot with a time of 59.46. Sarah Belle clocked personal-best in the 100-meter hurdles but missed the qualifying standard with a time of 13.39.

Sarah Howe closed out her season with a personal-best in the pole vault, matching the second-best clearance in program history at 4.07m (13-4 ¼).

Due to technical difficulties with the measuring equipment at the Hammer Throw, results and NCAA qualifiers for that event will not be available until tomorrow.

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