University of Southern Indiana Women’s Track & Field began the outdoor season Friday and Saturday, competing at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Meet.
The Screaming Eagles had strong performances in the 2000-meter steeplechase, led by senior Melina Gryschka‘s (Garbsen, Germany) third place finish in seven minutes, 6.15 seconds. Junior Kate Henrickson (Boonville, Indiana) crossed the line in seventh, just ahead of senior Kate Duty (Owensboro, Kentucky) in eighth.
USI also recorded top 10 finishes in the 5000 meters. Sophomore Ashley Lawhorn (Frankfort, Kentucky) paced the Eagles in eighth in 18:42,80, with senior Allyson Watson (East Peoria, Illinois) and junior Miranda Coats (Sellersburg, Indiana) finishing in ninth and 10th, respectively.
Freshman Jennifer Comastri (Indianapolis, Indiana) just missed a top 10 in the 3000 meters, placing 12thin 10:13.04.
USI returns to action March 30-31 for the WashU Invitational hosted by Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
