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Friday, April 8
Canyon, TX
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West Texas A&M Invitational
Red Raiders travel to West Texas A&M
April 07, 2022 | Track and Field
It’s the third outdoor road meet of the season for Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas. – The Texas Tech track and field team sends a limited group this weekend to West Texas A&M for the Jo Meaker Classic and Multis taking place Friday through Sunday.
Friday starts with field events (javelin) at 11 a.m., while the decathlon and heptathlon begin shortly after at 1 p.m. The twilight portion of the meet begins at 6 p.m. with the 400, ending with the 10,000 at 9 p.m. Field events (high jump) open the final day as the running events start at 3:15 p.m. with the last event being the 4x400 relay at 8:10 p.m.
In The Polls
History was made in the second week installment of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) poll released Monday afternoon. Both Red Raider programs were ranked No. 4 as it was the first time both sides have received the same ranking in the same week. It also marked the first time that each of the Top 4 men's and women's teams in the USTFCCCA D-I poll are the same.
On The Look Out
The throws crew on the women's side will be well represented as six Red Raiders are set to compete, highlighted by Seasons Usual and Kayli Johnson. Usual owns the number one mark in the NCAA discus at 59.49m (195-2), while Johnson owns the second-best shot put mark at 17.62m (57-9.75).
Gabe Oladipo made a huge leap in the rankings last week in the discus going from 26th to 10th in the nation with a throw of 58.94m (193-4). Colton Naffziger spearheads one of two male pole vaulters this weekend. He's third in the Big 12 and 23rd in the NCAA this outdoor season with a height of 5.28m (17-3.75).
Up Next
Texas Tech is back in action next weekend as some Red Raiders – distance and jumps – will be going to California for the Mt. Sac Relays (Apr. 13-16). Meanwhile, Tech sprinter and throwers will be in Florida for the Tom Jones Memorial (Apr. 15-16).
Friday starts with field events (javelin) at 11 a.m., while the decathlon and heptathlon begin shortly after at 1 p.m. The twilight portion of the meet begins at 6 p.m. with the 400, ending with the 10,000 at 9 p.m. Field events (high jump) open the final day as the running events start at 3:15 p.m. with the last event being the 4x400 relay at 8:10 p.m.
In The Polls
History was made in the second week installment of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) poll released Monday afternoon. Both Red Raider programs were ranked No. 4 as it was the first time both sides have received the same ranking in the same week. It also marked the first time that each of the Top 4 men's and women's teams in the USTFCCCA D-I poll are the same.
On The Look Out
The throws crew on the women's side will be well represented as six Red Raiders are set to compete, highlighted by Seasons Usual and Kayli Johnson. Usual owns the number one mark in the NCAA discus at 59.49m (195-2), while Johnson owns the second-best shot put mark at 17.62m (57-9.75).
Meanwhile, four female pole vaulters will be making the trip to Canyon. Earlier in the week, the squad was ranked the top pole vaulting crew in the nation with an average height of 4.13m (13-6.50). Out of the group traveling, Ryleigh Redding leads the pack with a height of 4.16m (13-7.75).?????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/akDLddsAI1
— Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) April 6, 2022
Gabe Oladipo made a huge leap in the rankings last week in the discus going from 26th to 10th in the nation with a throw of 58.94m (193-4). Colton Naffziger spearheads one of two male pole vaulters this weekend. He's third in the Big 12 and 23rd in the NCAA this outdoor season with a height of 5.28m (17-3.75).
Up Next
Texas Tech is back in action next weekend as some Red Raiders – distance and jumps – will be going to California for the Mt. Sac Relays (Apr. 13-16). Meanwhile, Tech sprinter and throwers will be in Florida for the Tom Jones Memorial (Apr. 15-16).
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