Preview: Tom Jones Memorial
4/12/2018 12:00:00 AM | Women's Outdoor Track
MEET INFO
The Horned Frogs will compete against Florida (No. 1 men; No.9 women), Alabama (No. 8 men; No. 22 women), Bethune-Cookman, Coastal Carolina, Florida State (No. 19 women), Jacksonville, N.C. State, North Florida, South Florida, Syracuse, and UCF.
A live stream is available via SEC Network +, scheduled to begin at noon. Live results are provided by Half-Mile Timing.
Fellan McGuigan and Justin Sanchez kick-off the field events for TCU at 10 a.m. in the hammer throw, while Brittney Trought and Yasmin Brooks open the running events at 11 a.m. in the 100 hurdles prelims.
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Making his outdoor season debut in the 400m, Derrick Mokaleng recorded the top 400m time in NCAA D1. Despite being assigned to lane two, Mokaleng blazed to a 45.17 finish. Mokaleng ranks third in school history.
TCU's thrower group had a productive meet as well, with three personal-bests and several top finishes. On day one, Ryan Camp and Isaiah Rogers set personal-bests in the hammer throw, throwing 62.73m (205' 9") and 57.96m (190' 2") respectively. McGuigan led the Horned Frogs with a 63.81m (209' 4") throw and finished third overall.
Camp set a personal-best on day two as well, throwing 58.55m (192' 1") in the discus. Camp ranks No. 7 in NCAA D1.
In the women's 3000m, Evelyn Mandel finished as the top collegian with a time of 9:40.73. Mandel's mark ranks No. 13 in NCAA D1 and is TCU's fastest this season.
TCU's women's 4x400m relay of Kennedy Crawford, Brooks, Lexi Aitken, and Kayla Heard recorded a new season best in Tempe, finishing in 3:39.81. TCU ranks No. 4 in the Big 12.
FOLLOW THE FROGS
Fans are encouraged to follow the team on Twitter at @TCUTrackField for live updates. A recap with full results will be posted at the end of competition.
