Thursday, May 25
Sacramento, Calif.
University of Houston
vs
NCAA West Preliminary Round
Female Trio Advance to Quarterfinals
5/25/2023 11:22:00 PM | Track and Field
Tamayo-Garza advances in 100-, 200-meter dashes, hurdlers advance in 100-, 400 hurdles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three Houston track and field athletes advanced in four different events to the quarterfinals to be held on Saturday at the NCAA West Preliminary Round on Thursday at Sacramento State.
In the first track event of the day, sophomore Destiny Smith showed her poise in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing second in her heat with a time of 13.20 to advance to Saturday via an automatic qualifier.
Senior Cecilia Tamayo-Garza had a strong finish in the 100-meter dash, using a big second-half surge over the final 50 meters to cross the finish line third in her heat. Tamayo-Garza then automatically qualified in the 200-meter dash later in the night. The Mexican record holder finished third in her heat in 23.23 for her second automatic qualifier of the night.
The third-fastest 400-meter hurdle time of the day came from senior Sydni Townsend. The senior won her heat in 56.75 for an automatic bid to the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Two female throwers had their collegiate careers come to a close on Thursday as graduate Priscilla Adejokun and Nu'uausala Tuilefano finished their careers in the hammer throw and shot put, respectively. Adejokun threw the hammer 60.18 meters and finished 24th overall, while Tuilefano posted a 15.23-meter throw on her third attempt.
Sophomore Daisy Monie did not post a mark in the shot put.
UP NEXT
The men that advanced on Wednesday will aim to be inside the top 12 of the quarterfinal rounds on Friday for a ticket to the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas June 7-10. The men's 1,600-meter relay will also compete at the end of the night on Friday. Smith, Tamayo-Garza and Townsend, along with the 1,600-meter relay squad and a pair of field event athletes will compete for the women on Saturday.
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In the first track event of the day, sophomore Destiny Smith showed her poise in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing second in her heat with a time of 13.20 to advance to Saturday via an automatic qualifier.
Senior Cecilia Tamayo-Garza had a strong finish in the 100-meter dash, using a big second-half surge over the final 50 meters to cross the finish line third in her heat. Tamayo-Garza then automatically qualified in the 200-meter dash later in the night. The Mexican record holder finished third in her heat in 23.23 for her second automatic qualifier of the night.
The third-fastest 400-meter hurdle time of the day came from senior Sydni Townsend. The senior won her heat in 56.75 for an automatic bid to the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Two female throwers had their collegiate careers come to a close on Thursday as graduate Priscilla Adejokun and Nu'uausala Tuilefano finished their careers in the hammer throw and shot put, respectively. Adejokun threw the hammer 60.18 meters and finished 24th overall, while Tuilefano posted a 15.23-meter throw on her third attempt.
Sophomore Daisy Monie did not post a mark in the shot put.
UP NEXT
The men that advanced on Wednesday will aim to be inside the top 12 of the quarterfinal rounds on Friday for a ticket to the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas June 7-10. The men's 1,600-meter relay will also compete at the end of the night on Friday. Smith, Tamayo-Garza and Townsend, along with the 1,600-meter relay squad and a pair of field event athletes will compete for the women on Saturday.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the 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, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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