Women's Preview and Form Charts by Tom Borish
60 Meter Dash Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Kelly-Ann Baptiste SR LSU 7.13 03-02
2 Samantha Henry SO LSU 7.18 02-08
3 Nickesha Anderson SR Kansas 7.22 03-01
4 Alexandria Anderson JR Texas 7.22 02-29
5 Gloria Asumnu SR Tulane 7.22 03-01
6 Simone Facey SR Texas A&M 7.23 03-01
7 Courtney Champion SR Tennessee 7.25 03-01
8 Cleo Tyson SR Tennessee 7.25 02-02
9 Juanita Broaddus SR LSU 7.25 03-01
10 Lakecia Ealey SR Florida 7.26 02-16
11 Biaca Knight FR Texas 7.26 03-01
12 Porscha Lucas SO Texas A&M 7.27 02-29
13 Jeneba Tarmoh FR Tennessee 7.28 03-01
14 Shayla Mahan FR S. Carolina 7.28 03-08
15 Lynne Layne SO Tennessee 7.29 03-02
16 Halimat Ismaila SR UTEP 7.32 02-01
17 Murielle Ahoure JR George Mason 7.32 01-26
18 LaKya Brookins FR S. Carolina 7.32 03-08
19 Virgil Hodge SR TCU 7.32 02-02
It would be difficult not to select LSU's Kelly-Ann Baptiste in this race. She's been the hot pick all season long and her times have shown it. Samantha Henry will need step up since she hasn't clocked the 7.18 since early February which could leave the door open for the two Anderson's to crash the party. This will be a big test for LSU who are in the thick of the title chase. If Juanita Broaddus can at least get a point for LSU, it may be the difference between first and second for the Tigers.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Kelly-Ann Baptiste, LSU (10)
2. Alexandria Anderson, Texas (8)
3. Nickesha Anderson, Kansas (6)
4. Samantha Henry, LSU (5)
5. Simone Facey, Texas A&M (4)
6. Gloria Asumnu, Tulane (3)
7. Courtney Champion, Tennessee (2)
8. Juanita Broaddus, LSU (1)
200 Meter Dash Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Porscha Lucas SO Texas A&M 22.86 03-01
2 Nickesha Anderson SR Kansas 22.94 02-16
3 Simone Facey SR Texas A&M 22.96 03-01
4 Samantha Henry SO LSU 23.01 03-01
5 Bianca Knight FR Texas 23.07 02-15
6 Alexandria Anderson JR Texas 23.09 03-01
7 Courtney Champion SR Tennessee 23.23 03-02
8 Jeneba Tarmoh FR Tennessee 23.26 03-01
9 Virgil Hodge SR TCU 23.33 02-16
10 Natalie Knight SR Florida 23.35 03-02
11 Brooklynn Morris SR LSU 23.57 03-01
12 Carol Rodriguez SR USC 23.60 03-07
13 Britni Spruill SR Virginia Tech 23.62 03-08
14 Tiffany Townsend FR Baylor 23.64 03-01
15 Lynne Layne SO Tennessee 23.68 03-08
16 Charonda Williams JR Arizona St. 23.69 03-08
This is the event that Texas A&M is hoping to score big in. Can Lucas and Anderson go 1-2 to rack up 18 points for the Aggies? I have a feeling that
Nickesha Anderson may spoil the party which is just what LSU likes to hear.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Nickesha Anderson, Kansas (10)
2. Porscha Lucas, Texas A&M (8)
3. Samantha Henry, LSU (6)
4. Simone Facey, Texas A&M (5)
5. Alexandria Anderson, Texas (4)
6. Bianca Knight, Texas (3)
7. Courtney Champion, Tennessee (2)
8. Virgil Hodge, TCU (1)
400 Meter Dash Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Trish Bartholomew SR Alabama 52.10 03-02
2 Brandi Cross SO S. Carolina 52.12 03-02
3 Jenna Martin SO Kentucky 52.32 03-02
4 Shana Cox SR Penn State 52.57 02-15
5 Jessica Beard FR Texas A&M 52.61 03-01
6 Tanisha Wisdom SR Maryland-ES 52.63 03-08
7 Krista Simkins JR Miami 52.86 02-16
8 Joanna Atkins FR Auburn 52.95 02-15
9 Sheryl Morgan SR Nebraska 53.08 03-08
10 Kineke Alexander SR Iowa 53.14 02-16
11 Donniece Parrish SR Kansas State 53.15 03-01
12 Dominique Blake SR Penn State 53.15 02-15
13 Latonya Loche SR Tennessee 53.22 03-02
14 LaJada Baldwin FR Mississippi 53.42 03-01
15 Leslie Cole JR Oklahoma 53.44 03-08
16 Alexandria Spruiel JR NC A&T 53.48 03-08
17 Keshia Baker SO Oregon 53.52 03-07
18 Kenyata Coleman SR Mississippi 53.67 03-08
Here is a tough race to call. Watching Shana Cox claim the 400 meters at the Big Ten Championships on the Big Ten Network while easily holding off Iowa's
Kineke Alexander showed me just how strong she was. This is the perfect weekend for Cox to run fast and leave her indoor collegiate career as a champion. I think Jessica Beard of Texas A&M will be a close second as the only freshman in the field to score.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Shana Cox, Penn State (10)
2. Jessica Beard, Texas A&M (8)
3. Trish Bartholomew, Alabama (6)
4. Brandi Cross, South Carolina (5)
5. Jenna Martin, Kentucky (4)
6. Krista Simkins, Miami (3)
7. Kineke Alexander, Iowa (2)
8. Tanisha Wisdom, Maryland-Eastern Shore (1)
800 Meter Run Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Geena Gall JR Michigan 2:03.37 02-15
2 Alysia Johnson SR California 2:03.39 03-01
3 Latavia Thomas SO LSU 2:04.66 02-09
4 Kelly Young SR UTEP 2:05.01 03-08
5 Heather Dorniden JR Minnesota 2:05.05 02-09
6 Caitlin Bailey SO Boston College 2:05.24 03-08
7 Trisa Nickoley SR Missouri 2:05.27 02-16
8 Erica Moore SO Indiana St. 2:05.77 03-08
9 Lorain McKenzie SR Florida 2:06.00 02-16
10 Lavera Morris SR Kentucky 2:06.05 03-08
11 Becky Horn SR W. Mighigan 2:06.13 03-08
12 Christina Rodgers SO Arizona 2:06.14 03-08
13 Jesse Carlin SR Pennsylvania 2:06.27 03-08
14 Clarrise Moh JR S. Alabama * 2:06.49 01-26
15 Julie Schwengler JR Minnesota 2:06.64 02-16
16 Molly Beckwith SO Indiana 2:06.67 03-08
The 800 meters should be the most exciting event of the weekend.
Geena Gall appears to be running the most consistent all season long, although people seem to forget about
defending champion Alysia Johnson. My darkhorse pick could be Heather Dorniden, after her gutsy performance in the 600 at the Big Ten Championships, but I see her coming in third. It's too close to call. I see Johnson stepping up with the championship experience and taking the title once again. It could be a big blow to Michigan who needs every point they can get to win the team title.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Alysia Johnson, Cal (10)
2. Geena Gall, Michigan (8)
3. Heather Dorniden, Minnesota (6)
4. Latavia Thomas, LSU (5)
5. Kelly Young, UTEP (4)
6. Caitlin Bailey, Boston College (3)
7. Trisa Nickoley, Missouri (2)
8. Lorain McKenzie, Florida (1)
Mile Run Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Nicole Edwards SR Michigan 4:33.23 02-15
2 Sarah Bowman JR Tennessee 4:36.51 02-15
3 Hannah England SO Fla St. * 4:36.75 03-01
4 Katie Follett SO Washington 4:37.22 02-16
5 Natalie Picchetti SR Georgia 4:38.66 03-02
6 Dacia Barr SR Arkansas 4:39.07 03-08
7 Jamie Cheever JR Minnesota 4:39.54 02-09
8 Alexandra Kosinski FR Oregon 4:39.54 03-01
9 Amanda Miller SR Washington 4:39.93 02-16
10 Sara Vaughn JR Colorado 4:40.02 03-08
11 Michelle Turner JR Washington 4:40.08 03-08
12 Liz Costello SO Princeton 4:40.37 03-08
13 Akilah Vargas SR Villanova 4:40.90 03-08
14 Elizabeth Maloy SR Georgetown 4:41.08 03-08
15 Alicia Follmar JR Stanford 4:41.15 02-16
16 Ann Detmer SR Wisconsin 4:41.68 02-16
17 Clerc Koenck SR Lamar 4:41.91 02-16
It certainly appears to be an easy selection here with Edwards, just like Kipyego in the 5,000 and Riley in the weight throw. Michigan will get a big boost in the title run from Edwards, who should also help lead them in the DMR. Bowman's time will be next year, although she's had a tremendous season in the event.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Nicole Edwards, Michigan (10)
2. Sarah Bowman, Tennessee (8)
3. Hannah England, Florida State (6)
4. Dacia Barr, Arkansas (5)
5. Alexandra Kosinski, Oregon (4)
6. Katie Follett, Washington (3)
7. Natalie Picchetti, Georgia (2)
8. Jamie Cheever, Minnesota (1)
3,000 Meter Run Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Arianna Lambie SR Stanford 9:05.32 02-02
2 Nicole Blood SO Oregon 9:08.44 02-02
3 Susan Kuijken JR Fla St. 9:08.75 02-16
4 Brie Felnagle JR North Carolina 9:09.57 02-09
5 Nicole Bush SR Michigan St. 9:12.55 02-16
6 Christine Kalmer JR Arkansas 9:13.62 02-02
7 Alex Becker JR Tulsa 9:13.80 02-02
8 Marie-Louise Asselin FR West Virginia 9:14.48 02-29
9 Marisa Ryan SR Boston Univ. 9:15.63 03-01
10 Sally Kipyego JR Texas Tech 9:17.01 03-01
11 Lauren Centrowitz JR Stanford 9:17.20 02-02
12 Meghan Armstrong SR Iowa * 9:17.50 03-02
13 Bridget Franek SO Penn State * 9:18.59 03-01
14 Hannah England SO Fla St. 9:19.25 02-16
15 Lauren Hagans FR Baylor 9:19.82 02-01
16 Lisa Koll SO Iowa St. 9:20.87 03-01
This event is where you really have to take the performance list with a grain of salt. Many of these athletes haven't competed much in the event (nor should they) and there is a big difference between someone recording a time at Washington's outdoor (indoor) track and those on a 200 meter oval. This is why I'm picking
Felnagle to come away with the title. She basically ran by herself at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational and hasn't seen much competition all season long. Sure, Kipyego can easily take it as well, but I really think
Felnagle has the fire in her for this race.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Brie Felnagle, North Carolina (10)
2. Arianna Lambie, Stanford (8)
3. Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech (6)
4. Susan Kuijken, Florida State (5)
5. Nicole Blood, Oregon (4)
6. Christine Kalmer, Arkansas (3)
7. Nicole Bush, Michigan State (2)
8. Marie-Louise Asselin, West Virginia (1)
5,000 Meter Run Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Sally Kipyego JR Texas Tech 15:32.09 02-15
2 Lisa Koll SO Iowa St. 15:52.37 02-15
3 Katrina Rundhaug SR Wisconsin * 15:56.33 03-02
4 Nicole Bush SR Michigan St. * 15:58.65 03-02
5 Diane Nukuri SR Iowa * 16:01.36 03-02
6 Maddie McKeever JR Duke * 16:04.94 02-29
7 Melissa Grelli JR Georgetown 16:05.98 02-23
8 Bridget Franek SO Penn State * 16:09.39 03-02
9 Danette Doetzel JR Providence 16:16.23 03-08
10 Wendi Robinson SO Indiana 16:16.23 01-25
11 Emily Harrison SR Virginia 16:16.53 03-07
12 Addie Bracy SR North Carolina 16:20.38 03-07
13 Alison Bishel SO Ball State 16:21.66 03-07
14 Katie VanHorn JR Tennessee 16:24.28 02-15
15 Elizabeth Ambrus SR UAB 16:24.85 03-07
16 Denise Bargiachi JR Arkansas 16:25.34 03-02
Kipyego will dominate this event and the only fight will be for second place.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech (10)
2. Lisa Koll, Iowa State (8)
3. Katrina Rundhaug, Wisconsin (6)
4. Maddie McKeever, Duke (5)
5. Melissa Grelli, Georgetown (4)
6. Diane Nukuri, Iowa (3)
7. Nicole Bush, Michigan State (2)
8. Danette Doetzel, Providence (1)
60 Meter Hurdles Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Kristi Castlin SO Virginia Tech 8.01 03-08
2 Tiffany Ofili JR Michigan 8.04 02-09
3 Fatmata Fofanah SR Georgia Tech 8.04 01-12
4 Shantia Moss SR Georgia Tech 8.11 01-19
5 Jessica Ohanaja SR LSU 8.11 03-02
6 Nickiesha Wilson JR LSU 8.12 01-19
7 Queen Harrison SO Virginia Tech 8.13 02-08
8 Loreal Smith JR NC A&T 8.19 03-08
9 Aleesha Barber JR Penn State 8.19 02-16
10 Celriece Law JR Tennessee 8.19 03-08
11 Latoya Greaves SO Oklahoma 8.21 02-29
12 Moriam Seun Adigun JR Houston 8.23 03-07
13 Nia Ali SO USC 8.24 03-07
14 Lauren Wiggins JR North Texas 8.25 02-16
15 Leah Kincaid SR Purdue 8.25 01-26
16 Jennifer Williams SR Texas A&M 8.25 02-29
You could say that Shantia Moss has been somewhat of a disappointment this season after claiming the title last year in 7.98. She's been unable to dip below 8.11 and competes every day with one of the best in
teammate Fofanah. This will be
Ofili's day as Moss will grab second. It could be a huge event for Michigan in the title run.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Tiffany Ofili, Michigan (10)
2. Shantia Moss, Georgia Tech (8)
3. Kristi Castlin, Virginia Tech (6)
4. Fatmata Fofanah, Georgia Tech (5)
5. Jessica Ohanaja, LSU (4)
6. Queen Harrison, Virginia Tech (3)
7. Nickiesha Wilson, LSU (2)
8. Aleesha Barber, Penn State (1)
4x400 Meter Relay Entries:
RANK SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 LSU 'B' 3:31.89 03-02
1) Brooklynn Morris SR 2) Nickiesha Wilson JR
3) Latavia Thomas SO 4) Deonna Lawrence SR
2 South Carolina 'A' 3:33.34 03-02
1) Krystal Cantey SO 2) Faraign Giles SR
3) Brandi Cross SO 4) Porche Byrd FR
3 Texas A&M 'A' 3:34.61 02-02
1) Sandy Wooten SO 2) Jennifer Williams SR
3) Simone Facey SR 4) Jessica Beard FR
4 Western Michigan 'A' 3:34.88 03-08
1) Danielle Brown JR 2) Jennifer Sabra JR
3) Victoria Chatman FR 4) Becky Horn SR
5 Arkansas 'B' 3:35.10 03-08
1) Shelise Williams FR 2) Courtenay Brown JR
3) Tominque Boatright SR 4) Paige Farrell SR
6 Penn State 'C' 3:35.12 02-09
1) Briene Simmons SR 2) Shana Cox SR
3) Wendy Dorr SO 4) Dominique Blake SR
7 Mississippi 'A' 3:35.27 03-08
1) Sirdonea Davis SR 2) Kenyata Coleman SR
3) Britney Barnard JR 4) LaJada Baldwin FR
8 Kansas 'A' 3:35.86 03-08
1) Sha'Ray Butler JR 2) Charity Stowers JR
3) Crystal Manning SR 4) Nickesha Anderson SR
9 Tennessee 'C' 3:36.05 02-16
1) Courtney Champion SR 2) Latonya Loche SR
3) Brittany Jones FR 4) Cleo Tyson SR
10 Arizona State 'A' 3:36.12 03-08
1) Dominique' Maloy FR 2) Shauntel Elcock JR
3) Jordan Durham SR 4) Jeavon Benjamin JR
11 Miami 'A' 3:36.19 03-08
1) Krista Simkins JR 2) Takecia Jameson FR
3) Ti'erra Brown FR 4) Tameka Jameson FR
12 Texas 'A' 3:36.60 03-01
1) Alexandria Anderson JR 2) Katara Rosby JR
3) Biaca Knight FR 4) Temeka Kincy SR
I think it's funny to see LSU entered as a "B" team, as if they have a squad that can go 3:27 but are just teasing the field. Either way, this is their race and the Tigers will show once again who has the best quarter-milers. Texas A&M should make it a good race as they'll finish second. It's hard to select teams who run fast on last chance weekend just to make the trip to Arkansas, which is why no one should be surprised if Tennessee ends up higher than their entry time. This just may determine if LSU will win the overall team title or not. Too bad we have to wait for the tape delayed coverage on ESPN2 for this excitement.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. LSU (10)
2. Texas A&M (8)
3. South Carolina (6)
4. Tennessee (5)
5. Penn State (4)
6. Arkansas (3)
7. Western Michigan (2)
8. Kansas (1)
DMR Entries:
RANK SCHOOL SEED TIME DATE
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1 Michigan 'A' 11:01.51 02-08
1) Danielle Tauro FR 2) Serita Williams SR
3) Geena Gall JR 4) Nicole Edwards SR
2 Baylor 'A' 11:07.00 02-01
1) Nichole Jones SO 2) Carla Grace SR
3) Danielle Bradley SO 4) Lauren Hagans FR
3 Tennessee 'A' 11:07.89 02-08
1) Brittany Sheffey FR 2) Brittany Jones FR
3) Phoebe Wright SO 4) Sarah Bowman JR
4 Stanford 'B' 11:08.56 02-29
1) Lauren Centrowitz JR 2) Idara Otu JR
3) Alicia Follmar JR 4) Arianna Lambie SR
5 Illinois 'A' 11:09.09 03-07
1) Danelle Woods FR 2) Omoye Ugiagbe JR
3) Rachel Hernandez SR 4) Angela Bizzarri SO
6 Minnesota 'A' 11:09.35 02-08
1) Gabriele Anderson JR 2) Rikita Butler SO
3) Heather Dorniden JR 4) Jamie Cheever JR
7 Wisconsin 'B' 11:09.84 03-07
1) Gwen Jorgensen JR 2) Nicole Slaby JR
3) Carly Ducharme JR 4) Ann Detmer SR
8 Oregon 'A' 11:10.48 02-01
1) Alexandra Kosinski FR 2) Kavina Hall SR
3) Zoe Buckman FR 4) Nicole Blood SO
9 Pennsylvania 'A' 11:11.90 03-09
1) Claire Kim SR 2) Shaunee Morgan SR
3) Jesse Carlin SR 4) Stacy Kim SR
10 Washington 'B' 11:12.77 02-29
1) Amanda Miller SR 2) Falesha Ankton JR
3) Michelle Turner JR 4) Katie Follett SO
11 Brigham Young 'A' 11:12.93 02-08
1) Carlee Clark-Platt SR 2) Stacy Slight SO
3) Katie Palmer FR 4) Angela Wagner FR
12 West Virginia 'A' 11:13.14 03-09
1) Keri Bland FR 2) April Rotilio SO
3) Karly Hamric JR 4) Marie-Louise Asselin FR
Another 10 points for Michigan? Didn't they finish second to Minnesota at the Big Ten Championships? Yet they have a strong shot to win the national title? That's the beauty of the sport as there is a big difference in scoring points at the conference and national meets.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Michigan (10)
2. Stanford (8)
3. Minnesota (6)
4. Baylor (5)
5. Tennessee (4)
6. Oregon (3)
7. Wisconsin (2)
8. Illinois (1)
High Jump Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 Sharon Day SR Cal Poly-SLO 1.90m 01-21
2 Ebba Jungmark FR WashingtonSt. 1.88m 02-23
3 Brittney Reese JR Mississippi 1.88m 03-02
4 Elizabeth Patterson SO Arizona 1.87m 01-26
5 Liene Karsuma FR Florida 1.85m 03-07
6 Chealsea Taylor SO Alabama 1.85m 02-09
7 Epley Bullock SO Nebraska 1.84m 03-01
8 Jacquelyn Johnson SR Arizona St. 1.83m 01-25
9 Raevan Harris JR Auburn 1.82m 02-16
10 Desirae Gonder SO Northridge 1.82m 02-02
11 Jillian Drouin SR Syracuse 1.82m 03-08
12 Jasmin Day SO Arizona 1.82m 03-01
13 Bettie Wade JR Michigan 1.82m 03-02
14 Kristina Bolterstein SR Miami-Ohio 1.81m 03-01
15 Patience Coleman FR North Carolina 1.81m 02-16
16 Carin Knight SO Connecticut 1.80m 02-24
17 Lizzie Harris FR C. Florida 1.80m 02-02
18 Viktoria Andonova JR Miami 1.80m 02-29
19 Becky Christensen JR Harvard 1.80m 02-02
The most noteable loss is Georgia's Levern Spencer. According to an email from their sports information department, she is "currently dealing with a pending eligibility question." It appears as though it hasn't been finalized yet as she was a favorite for the title. Update: A report out of the St. Lucia Star states that Spencer received money and gifts valued at over $100,000. With Spencer out, Sharon Day should step in and take the title. The senior has been jumping well all season long and has her sights set on the U.S. Olympic Trials as well.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Sharon Day, Cal Poly (10)
2. Liene Karsuma, Florida (8)
3. Ebba Jungmark, Washington State (6)
4. Chealsea Taylor, Alabama (5)
5. Brittney Reese, Ole Miss (4)
6. Elizabeth Patterson, Arizona (3)
7. Epley Bullock, Nebraska (2)
8. Jacquelyn Johnson, Arizona State (1)
Pole Vault Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 April Kubishta SR Arizona St. 4.30m 02-02
2 Kate Sultanova SR Kansas 4.30m 02-09
3 Ellie Rudy JR Montana St. 4.30m 03-01
4 Alicia Rue SO Minnesota 4.20m 03-01
5 Stephanie Bagan SO San Diego St. 4.18m 02-29
6 Kelley DiVesta SR Washington 4.17m 02-16
7 Katie Stripling SO Arkansas 4.17m 01-11
8 Mallory Peck JR Purdue 4.16m 02-15
9 Kylie Hutson SO Indiana St. 4.16m 02-15
10 Denise vonEynatten FR S. Florida 4.15m 02-23
11 Stephanie Chin FR Indiana 4.14m 03-08
12 Tori Anthony FR UCLA 4.14m 03-08
13 Melissa Gergel FR Oregon 4.14m 03-01
14 Stephanie Irwin SR Arkansas 4.14m 03-07
15 Kelly Phillips FR Virginia Tech 4.13m 01-26
16 Katelyn Rodrigue SO LSU 4.13m 02-22
17 Melissa Beerse SO Air Force 4.13m 02-29
18 Tara Diebold FR Arkansas 4.13m 03-01
With three athletes seperating themselves from the field at 4.30m, this could be one of the most exciting events of the day. I think you could drop all top three performers in a hat (Kubishta, Sultanova and
Rudy) and come out with a solid winner. I like Kubishta in this event only because it's going to be critical for the Sun Devils in the team race. She'll know what to do for the team and this isn't a competition like during the regular season where you are working on your steps in early February.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. April Kubishta, Arizona State (10)
2. Kate Sultanova, Kansas (8)
3. Ellie Rudy, Montana State (6)
4. Alicia Rue, Minnesota (5)
5. Kelley DiVesta, Washington (4)
6. Stephanie Bagan, San Diego State (3)
7. Stephanie Chin, Indiana (2)
8. Katie Stripling, Arkansas (1)
Long Jump Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 Brittney Reese JR Mississippi 6.87m 03-01
2 Blessing Okagbare SO UTEP 6.65m 02-29
3 Natasha Harvey JR Jacksonville 6.53m 02-29
4 Shaquania Lundy JR Jacksonville 6.52m 02-29
5 Jacquelyn Johnson SR Arizona St. 6.50m 02-29
6 Shara Proctor SO Florida 6.50m 03-01
7 Erica McLain SR Stanford 6.49m 01-26
8 Jeomi Maduka JR Cornell 6.45m 03-01
9 Stephanie Garnett JR Arizona St. 6.42m 02-29
10 Arantxa King FR Stanford 6.42m 02-29
11 Bianca Stuart JR S. Illinois 6.40m 02-08
12 Vonteena Knotts SR App. State 6.36m 12-01
13 Peter-Gaye Beckford JR Arkansas 6.36m 02-08
14 Kathy Coleman SR LSU 6.36m 03-07
15 Andrea Linton JR LSU 6.35m 03-01
16 Eleni Kafourou FR Boise State 6.31m 02-08
17 Neidra Covington SO TCU 6.26m 02-29
18 Ashika Charan SO Texas A&M 6.25m 02-08
As the owner of the American Collegiate record, this event is a clear favorite for Reese to win. Perhaps undersold as one of the top athletes in the country (just look what she did at the SEC Championships), this should be her coming out party as one of the best. It's going to be key for Johnson and
Garnett to score big here for Arizona State's title run.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Brittney Reese, Ole Miss (10)
2. Blessing Okagbare, UTEP (8)
3. Jacquelyn Johnson, Arizona State (6)
4. Erica McLain, Stanford (5)
5. Natasha Harvey, Jacksonville (4)
6. Stephanie Garnett, Arizona State (3)
7. Shaquania Lundy, Jacksonville (2)
8. Shara Proctor, Florida (1)
Triple Jump Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 Kimberly Williams FR Fla St. 13.72m 02-09
2 Erica McLain SR Stanford 13.71m 02-02
3 Blessing Okagbare SO UTEP 13.64m 02-16
4 Sarah Nambawa SO M. Tenn. St. 13.62m 02-24
5 Andrea Linton JR LSU 13.57m 03-02
6 Crystal Manning SR Kansas 13.54m 02-16
7 Nelly Tchayem SR UTEP 13.47m 02-16
8 Neidra Covington SO TCU 13.41m 03-01
9 Tamara Highsmith SR Connecticut 13.31m 02-24
10 Tahari James SR Boston Univ. 13.30m 03-01
11 Patricia Mamona SO Clemson 13.28m 03-09
12 Ashika Charan SO Texas A&M 13.27m 01-26
13 Karoline Koehler SR San Diego St. 13.23m 03-01
14 Seidre Forde JR Louisville 13.21m 02-16
15 Eleni Kafourou FR Boise State 13.18m 03-01
16 Sheron Mark SR Syracuse 13.04m 02-24
I'm torn between going with the experienced and champion McLain or the newcomer Williams. I always lay on the side of experience and can see McLain jumping past 13.75m to claim the title. LSU will look to Linton for big points in their title run.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Erica McLain, Stanford (10)
2. Kimberly Williams, Florida State (8)
3. Andrea Linton, LSU (6)
4. Sarah Nambawa, Middle Tenn State (5)
5. Crystal Manning, Kansas (4)
6. Blessing Okagbare, UTEP (3)
7. Nelly Tchayem, UTEP (2)
8. Neidra Covington, TCU (1)
Shot Put Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 Sarah Stevens JR Arizona St. 17.78m 02-16
2 Mariam Kevkhishvili SO Florida 17.44m 02-16
3 Annie Alexander FR Tennessee 17.42m 03-01
4 Patience Knight JR Texas Tech 17.18m 03-01
5 Susan King SR Memphis 17.13m 12-01
6 Jessica Pressley SR Arizona St. 17.12m 02-16
7 Rachel Jansen SR UNI 16.94m 02-16
8 Ashley Muffet JR Kentucky 16.84m 02-02
9 Stephanie Horton JR Kansas 16.80m 03-01
10 Krishna Lee JR Missouri 16.70m 03-01
11 Brittany Pryor JR Virginia Tech 16.70m 03-01
12 Aja Evans SO Illinois 16.67m 02-16
13 Jere Summers JR Louisville 16.47m 03-08
14 Shernelle Nicholls SR Missouri 16.36m 01-26
15 Jordyn Brown SO Texas 16.34m 03-01
16 ZeNai Savage SR Louisville 16.34m 03-08
17 Nadia Alexander SR LA Tech 16.34m 02-16
Talk about depth once again for Arizona State.
Stevens and
Pressley have been going 1-2 all season long. The wildcard may be Kevkhishvili who can either spoil or welcome the party for the Sun Devils. Can
Pressley at least take third to get a big six points?
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Sarah Stevens, Arizona State (10)
2. Annie Alexander, Tennessee (8)
3. Mariam Kevkhishvili, Florida (6)
4. Jessica Pressley, Arizona State (5)
5. Patience Knight, Texas Tech (4)
6. Susan King, Memphis (3)
7. Ashley Muffet, Kentucky (2)
8. Rachel Jansen, Northern Iowa (1)
Weight Throw Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 Brittany Riley SR S. Illinois 24.23m 12-07
2 Veronica Jatsek SR Ohio State 21.53m 03-02
3 Stevi Large JR Akron 21.42m 02-22
4 Loren Groves JR Kansas State 21.41m 02-29
5 Jessica Pressley SR Arizona St. 21.06m 02-08
6 Sarah Stevens JR Arizona St. 20.94m 02-29
7 Astin Steward SR Purdue 20.83m 01-19
8 Kristen Callan SR Virginia Tech 20.52m 03-08
9 Jere Summers JR Louisville 20.44m 03-08
10 Laci Heller SR Kansas State 20.37m 02-09
11 Elisha Hunt SR Missouri 20.29m 02-29
12 Khadija Talley SR Miami 20.22m 02-15
13 Ashley Harbin SR Lafayette 20.17m 02-01
14 Shawneise Williams SR Florida 20.17m 03-08
15 Brittany Pryor JR Virginia Tech 20.10m 02-28
16 Tai Battle SR Arizona St. 20.02m 02-29
Is there any doubt with Riley? Once again, Arizona State's team points will be huge here with
Pressley and Stevens in the mix.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Brittany Riley, Southern Illinois (10)
2. Veronica Jatsek, Ohio State (8)
3. Loren Groves, Kansas State (6)
4. Stevi Large, Akron (5)
5. Jessica Pressley, Arizona State (4)
6. Sarah Stevens, Arizona State (3)
7. Kristen Callan, Virginia Tech (2)
8. Astin Steward, Purdue (1)
Pentathlon Entries:
RANK ATHLETE YR SCHOOL SEED MARK DATE
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1 Jacquelyn Johnson SR Arizona St. 4312 02-01
2 Liz Roehrig SR Minnesota 4218 03-01
3 Shevell Quinley JR Arizona 4125 02-01
4 Etienne Chaplin JR Arkansas 4095 02-29
5 Bettie Wade JR Michigan 4089 03-01
6 Lauren Collins JR Irvine 4087 02-14
7 Julianne Kennedy SR Texas Tech 4085 02-29
8 Gayle Hunter JR Penn State 4073 01-25
9 Marissa Harris JR Miss State 4044 02-29
10 Annett Wichmann JR Hawaii-Manoa 4027 02-01
11 Olimpia Nowak FR UNI 4016 03-01
12 Tiana Riel SR Boston College 4015 03-08
13 Alyissa Hasan JR Notre Dame 4015 03-07
14 Sandy Fortner JR New Mexico 4005 02-28
15 Charlotte Abrahamsen FR Memphis 4004 02-28
16 Tammilee Kerr SR Iowa 3974 03-02
17 Dani Stipe SO UNI 3957 03-01
The most important athlete in the Pentathlon just may be Wade of Michigan. With Johnson as a heavy favorite and to score a big 10 points for Arizona State, Wade will need to get that extra clearance or mark in a field event for a difference between first and second place in the team race.
Predicted finish and team points:
1. Jacquelyn Johnson, Arizona State (10)
2. Liz Roehrig, Minnesota (8)
3. Bettie Wade, Michigan (6)
4. Shevell Quinley, Arizona (5)
5. Etienne Chaplin, Arkansas (4)
6. Lauren Collins, UC Irvine (3)
7. Julianne Kennedy, Texas Tech (2)
8. Gayle Hunter, Penn State (1)
Predicted Team Scores:
This just may come down to the 4x400m relay. Imagine LSU being down by 9 points and they have to win the event to take the team title. The key for Arizona State will certainly be the duo of Sarah Stevens and Jessica Pressley in the throws. If the Sun Devils can pull it off, it will be amazing considering they only have one individual in any of the running events (Charonda Williams, 16th in the 200m) and one relay (10th in the 4x400m). You can build a championship team in the field events.
1. Arizona State - 52
2. LSU - 49
3. Michigan - 44
4. Stanford - 31
5. Kanas - 29
5. Tennessee - 29
7. Minnesota - 26
8. Texas A&M - 25
9. Texas Tech - 22
10. Texas - 20
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