Women’s Track And Field Squad Captures Keydet Invitational Title

Friday, January 19

Lexington, Va.

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Women’s Track And Field Squad Captures Keydet Invitational Title

January 20, 2018 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Track & Field

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LEXINGTON, Va. – The ECU track and field program enjoyed great success in Virginia this weekend, taking part in the Keydet Invitational on the campus of the Virginia Military Institute. The women won the meet in landslide fashion, topping the 17-team field, while the men placed third out of 16 competing squads during the two-day event.

"As a coaching staff we were extremely pleased with a lot of our performances today," Director of Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Curt Kraft said. "We looked like a completely different team compared to week ago. I know it's still early in our indoor season, but both teams are feeling really good about their early-season accomplishments. We saw a very good field of teams this weekend. It was very exciting to win the women's meet and get third on the men's side. I just explained to both teams in a meeting that we have to enjoy this success and move on. We have to continue to stay healthy and work hard each and every week. Hopefully we have a great week of weather to get prepared for liberty this upcoming weekend."

Senior Galissia Cause set a school record in the indoor shot put for the second-straight weekend, recording a toss of 16.01 meters to top her previous mark of 15.68. She was one of six event wins for the Pirates in the meet. Classmate Mohogany Baker captured the weight throw with a mark of 19.01 meters while senior Ryan Davis was second in the weight throw with a heave of 18.62 meters.

Over on the track, junior Stefano Migliorati won the 800-meter run for the second-straight try, crossing the finish line in 1:52.93. ECU swept the 5,000-meter run titles as junior Nick Ciaccia recorded a time of 15:00.59 and senior Sarah Hamon turned in a time of 17:25.12. Junior Grace Sullivan placed second in the event, running a 17:55.30 while sophomore Dean Abushouk took third on the men's side in a time of 15:24.50. Additionally, senior D'Ante Yarborough placed third in the 60m hurdles at 8.13 and junior Courtney Warner finished third in the 200m with a time of 24.45.

Sullivan currently leads the American Athletic Conference in the 3,000-meter run, posting a time of 9:57.24 that was good for fourth place.

The women's 4x400 relay squad of freshman Brooke Stith, freshman Jada Terrell, Warner and senior Naomi Whitaker captured first place in a time of 3:48.53, edging Charlotte's team who finished in 3:48.59.

The Pirates are right back at it next weekend, heading back to Virginia for the Liberty Invitational in Lynchburg, Va.

Women's Team Scores
1. ECU – 130.5
2. NC State – 99
3. Charlotte – 72
4. George Mason – 58
5. Virginia Tech – 51
6. Liberty – 50
7. Norfolk State – 46
8. William and Mary – 45
9. Elon – 42
10. Hampton – 29
11. JMU – 20
12. Campbell – 17
13. VMI – 16
14. VCU – 15.5
15. Coastal Carolina – 11
16. South Carolina State – 9

Men's Team Scores
1. NC State – 112.5
2. Charlotte – 85.5
3. ECU – 73
4. Hampton – 67
5. Virginia Tech – 60
6. Liberty – 41
7. South Carolina State – 40
8. Norfolk State – 39.5
9. George Mason – 38
10. Savannah State – 36
11. VCU – 26.5
12. Coastal Carolina – 21
12. UNC Asheville – 21
14. William & Mary – 20
15. Campbell – 19
16. VMI – 18