Texas Tech University Athletics
2014-15 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Michaela Palu
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Marshall
- Hometown:
- San Antonio
2014 OUTDOOR
Competed in the high jump at five meets for the Red Raiders winning three: The UTSA Invitational (1.77m/5-9.75), Texas Tech Open (1.74m/5-8.50) and West Texas A&M Classic (1.72m/5-7.75) ... Took fifth in the event at the prestigious Mt. SAC Relays, clearing 1.70m/5-7.00.
2014 INDOOR
Participated in five meets for the Red Raiders, competing in the high jump each time ... Won the event at the TTU Open (1.66m/5-5.25) ... Her season-best mark was a clearance of 1.73m/5-8.00 at the UNM Classic, where she snagged fifth place.
2013 OUTDOOR
Competed in the high jump...earned All-Big 12 honors finishing seventh at the conference meet clearing a season-best 1.67-meters (5'-5.75') marking the best clearance by a Lady Raider in the high jump on the season...cleared the height on four occasions during the 2013 campaign outdoor campaign...finished first overall at the Red Raider Open (4/25) clearing 1.67-meters...finished third at the Texas Invitational (4/13) by also clearing 1.67-meters...finished second at the Texas Tech Open (4/6) clearing 1.67-meters.
2013 INDOOR
Competed in the high jump...cleared a season-best of 1.69-meters (5'-6.50') at the Texas Tech Open (1/12) to finish first overall...cleared 1.67-meters (5'-5.75') at the Tyson Invitational (2/9)...finished second at the Masked Rider Open (1/18) clearing 1.66-meters (5'-5.25')...finished third at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge (1/26) clearing 1.65-meters (5'-5.00').
2012 OUTDOOR:
Had a successful freshman campaign highlighted by a first place finish in the high jump a the LSU Invitational with a personal-best clearance of 1.71m (5'-7.25')...finished 12th at the Big 12 Championships with a clearance of 1.70m (5'-7.00') which she cleared on her second attempt.
2012 INDOOR:
Competed unattached.
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL:
Finished fifth the region in 4x200 relay...District champion and second in region in high jump....Sixth in high jump at state meet...also competed in volleyball...earned two letters in basketball...member of National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Craig and Ann Palu...Has one sibling Megan (11)...Grandfather played basketball and baseball at TCU.
