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Howie Ryan Invitational
Adejokun sets new fieldhouse record at Howie Ryan Invite
2/11/2022 10:21:00 PM | Track and Field
Priscilla Adejokun recorded a 22.77m in the women's weight throw
HOUSTON – Priscilla Adejokun set a new fieldhouse record in the women's weight throw with a 22.77m recording the No. 4 mark in the nation on Friday afternoon at the Howie Ryan Invitational.
Howie Ryan Invitational
Women's Weight Throw
Adejokun saved the best for last recording a new Yeoman Fieldhouse record in the women's weight throw. The 22.77 mark was a personal best for the junior who recorded a 22.09 during last week's competition.
Men's 60 Meter
Shaun Maswanganyi clocked a 6.64 in the men's 60 meter taking second place in the finals. The freshman was only one-hundredth of a second behind the first place winner while tabbing his second sub-6.70 time of the day.
Men's 800 Meter
Devin Vallejo-Bannister earned his fourth win on the season, clocking a 1:52.71 in the men's 800. The time was a personal best in the event and his third personal best this season.
Women's 3K
Freshman Erin Rivera tabbed her first collegiate win in the women's 3000. Coming from behind in the final lap of the race, Rivera chased down the leader and won swiftly with a time of 10:16.75.
Tiger Paw Invitational
DJ Akindele highlighted the Cougars' performance at the Tiger Paw Invite at Clemson. He finished with a 7.84 in the men's 60 meter hurdles for eighth place to advance to semi-finals. De'Vion Wilson joined him in the semi-finals clocking a time of 7.98 for 17th place. Tyrell Valentine was the top Cougar in the men's 400 meter finishing in ninth with a time of 46.78.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue with the second day of the Tiger Paw Invitational on Saturday, February 11 at 9 a.m. ET.
TICKETS AND PARKING FOR UH TRACK AND FIELD
Tickets for University of Houston home collegiate track meets can be purchased here. Adult tickets are available for $10 and children tickets for $5. Spectator parking can be found in 16B and 16D for $10. Please follow marked signage to find the pedestrian path around the construction to the front of the Athletics & Alumni Center. A parking map can be found on the Meet Information page. Fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours for more information.
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. For more information or to sign up, fans should click HERE. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
Howie Ryan Invitational
Women's Weight Throw
Adejokun saved the best for last recording a new Yeoman Fieldhouse record in the women's weight throw. The 22.77 mark was a personal best for the junior who recorded a 22.09 during last week's competition.
Men's 60 Meter
Shaun Maswanganyi clocked a 6.64 in the men's 60 meter taking second place in the finals. The freshman was only one-hundredth of a second behind the first place winner while tabbing his second sub-6.70 time of the day.
Men's 800 Meter
Devin Vallejo-Bannister earned his fourth win on the season, clocking a 1:52.71 in the men's 800. The time was a personal best in the event and his third personal best this season.
Women's 3K
Freshman Erin Rivera tabbed her first collegiate win in the women's 3000. Coming from behind in the final lap of the race, Rivera chased down the leader and won swiftly with a time of 10:16.75.
Tiger Paw Invitational
DJ Akindele highlighted the Cougars' performance at the Tiger Paw Invite at Clemson. He finished with a 7.84 in the men's 60 meter hurdles for eighth place to advance to semi-finals. De'Vion Wilson joined him in the semi-finals clocking a time of 7.98 for 17th place. Tyrell Valentine was the top Cougar in the men's 400 meter finishing in ninth with a time of 46.78.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue with the second day of the Tiger Paw Invitational on Saturday, February 11 at 9 a.m. ET.
TICKETS AND PARKING FOR UH TRACK AND FIELD
Tickets for University of Houston home collegiate track meets can be purchased here. Adult tickets are available for $10 and children tickets for $5. Spectator parking can be found in 16B and 16D for $10. Please follow marked signage to find the pedestrian path around the construction to the front of the Athletics & Alumni Center. A parking map can be found on the Meet Information page. Fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours for more information.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can follow the #HTownSpeedCity team on all social media channels for in meet and behind the scenes coverage on Instagram and Twitter and "liking" Houston Track and Field on Facebook.
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. For more information or to sign up, fans should click HERE. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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