
Photo by: Ariel Quistiano / Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: Track & Field Prepares for Three Meets Beginning Thursday
4/23/2025 2:00:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougars head to Texas Invitational, Penn Relays and J. Fred Duckett Invitational
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field program is set to compete in three meets this weekend as it heads to the Texas Invitational in Austin, Texas, Penn Relays in Philadelphia and the J. Fred Duckett Invitational hosted by Rice, beginning Thursday.
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LAST TIME OUT
Six Cougars competed at the Wake Forest Invitational and set three personal bests on Friday.
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Freshman Invida Maurina finished seventh overall in the women's 800-meter with a personal best time of 2:04.90. This mark placed Maurina fourth on Houston's all-time performance list.
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Senior Adam Mason lowered his time in the men's 800-meter at 1:47.81 and placed 10th in the event.
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Freshman Emily Pharris improved her time in the women's 1500-meter by 12.46 seconds with her time of 4:36.10 for 41st place.
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Sophomore Patrick Flowers finished 20th overall in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:20.28, marking his second appearance in the event this season.
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In the men's 1500m, sophomore Aaron Crittenden crossed the finish line at 3:50.95 for 33rd place and freshman Caden Thurman followed in 35th place at 3:51.58.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Podium Club which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X 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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  TEXAS INVITATIONAL | |
Date | Time | Thursday – Field: 3:30 p.m. | Running: 6 p.m. Friday – Field: 9:30 a.m. | Running: 1:20 p.m. |
Location | Mike A. Myers Stadium | Austin, Texas |
Live Stats | Results |
Meet Information | Meet Information |
Social Media | X: @uhcougartf | Instagram: @uhcougartf | Facebook: H-Town Speed City Track and Field | #GoCoogs | #HTownSpeedCity |
  PENN RELAYS | |
Date | Time | Friday and Saturday | All Day |
Location | Franklin Field | Philadelphia, Pa. |
Live Stats | Results |
Watch | FloTrack |
Meet Information | Meet Information |
Social Media | X: @uhcougartf | Instagram: @uhcougartf | Facebook: H-Town Speed City Track and Field | #GoCoogs | #HTownSpeedCity |
  J. FRED DUCKETT TWILIGHT  | |
Date | Time | Saturday | Field: 10 a.m. | Afternoon Running: 1:30 p.m. | Evening Running: 6 p.m. |
Location | Wendel D. Ley Track at Rice | Houston, Texas |
Live Stats | Results |
Meet Information | Meet Information |
Social Media | X: @uhcougartf | Instagram: @uhcougartf | Facebook: H-Town Speed City Track and Field | #GoCoogs | #HTownSpeedCity |
LAST TIME OUT
Six Cougars competed at the Wake Forest Invitational and set three personal bests on Friday.
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Freshman Invida Maurina finished seventh overall in the women's 800-meter with a personal best time of 2:04.90. This mark placed Maurina fourth on Houston's all-time performance list.
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Senior Adam Mason lowered his time in the men's 800-meter at 1:47.81 and placed 10th in the event.
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Freshman Emily Pharris improved her time in the women's 1500-meter by 12.46 seconds with her time of 4:36.10 for 41st place.
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Sophomore Patrick Flowers finished 20th overall in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:20.28, marking his second appearance in the event this season.
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In the men's 1500m, sophomore Aaron Crittenden crossed the finish line at 3:50.95 for 33rd place and freshman Caden Thurman followed in 35th place at 3:51.58.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Podium Club which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X 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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