University of Houston Athletics
Three Cougars qualify for Indoor NCAA Championships
3/2/2022 7:21:00 PM | Track and Field
Sampy, Tuilefano, Adejokun all qualify for NCAA's in Birmingham
HOUSTON – Priscilla Adejokun, Nu'uausala Tuilefano and Christyan Sampy qualified for the indoor NCAA Championships to be held in Birmingham, Alabama on March 11-12.Â
The three field athletes maintained their positions in the national standings following the American Conference Championships. The top 16 athletes in each event automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex.Â
Adejokun currently ranks No. 8 in the nation in the women's weight throw after recording a new Yeoman Fieldhouse record at the Howie Ryan Invitational. Her 22.77 mark was a personal best and her fourth first-place win of the season before placing second at the conference championships.
Sampy finished the season ranked No. 11 in the pole vault recording a personal best of 5.47m at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invite. The sophomore finished second in the event at conference championships.Â
Tuilefano's school record at the G5 & Super 22 Invitational qualified her for the NCAA Championships. Tuilefano shattered a 35-year school record with a 17.10 mark making her the school record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put. Her qualifying time currently ranks No. 16 in the nation after taking the individual title in the shot put at the American Conference Championships. Â
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.
JOIN THE PODIUM CLUB
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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The three field athletes maintained their positions in the national standings following the American Conference Championships. The top 16 athletes in each event automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex.Â
Adejokun currently ranks No. 8 in the nation in the women's weight throw after recording a new Yeoman Fieldhouse record at the Howie Ryan Invitational. Her 22.77 mark was a personal best and her fourth first-place win of the season before placing second at the conference championships.
Sampy finished the season ranked No. 11 in the pole vault recording a personal best of 5.47m at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invite. The sophomore finished second in the event at conference championships.Â
Tuilefano's school record at the G5 & Super 22 Invitational qualified her for the NCAA Championships. Tuilefano shattered a 35-year school record with a 17.10 mark making her the school record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put. Her qualifying time currently ranks No. 16 in the nation after taking the individual title in the shot put at the American Conference Championships. Â
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.
JOIN THE PODIUM CLUB
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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