Andrews' School-Record Mark Highlights Zips' Final-Day Efforts at Penn State National

Saturday, January 27

University Park, Pa.

University of Akron

Penn State National

Andrews' School-Record Mark Highlights Zips' Final-Day Efforts at Penn State National

January 27 | Track & Field

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – University of Akron track and field redshirt junior Mackenzie Andrews (Toowoomba, Australia) turned in a record-breaking performance in the women's elite mile to highlight the Zips' performances on the final day of the Penn State National on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Akron finished the two-day event winning four events, including both the men's and women's 4x400 relays, and turning in 12 top-three efforts.

"We had a few good marks this weekend," Zips' head track and field coach Dennis Mitchell commented. "Matt (Ludwig) had his first look at 19 feet in the pole vault, while Mackenzie (Andrews) significantly broke the school record of a five-time All-American. We cannot wait to compete at home in front of our home crowd next weekend in what looks like it is shaping up to be a good meet."

Andrews established a school-record time of 4:42.42 en route to finishing second in the women's elite mile. Her time shattered the previous school mark of 4:48.19 set by Beata Rudzinska on Feb. 21, 2004, and represented the 10th-best time in the NCAA this season.

Junior Abigale Wilson (Carrollton, Ohio) placed second in the women's shot put registering the fourth-best throw in indoor program history with a career-long mark of 50-4 (15.34m). Junior Olivia Snyder (Navarre, Ohio) finished fifth in the event, also turning in a career-best mark with a throw of 47-9 (14.55m).

Sophomore Lucy Bryan (Bristol, England) captured the women's pole vault eclipsing 13-8.50 (4.18m).

The Zips culminated their winning efforts on the day garnering victories in the men's and women's 4x400 relays.

In the women's race, sophomore Bailey Lack (Brunswick, Ohio), senior Patricia Ortega (Logrono, Spain), sophomore Iman Batiste (Dublin, Ohio) and junior Sydney Stokes (Gahanna, Ohio) combined to cross the line in an Akron season-best time of 3:50.14.

The quartet of redshirt junior Milton Greer (Copley, Ohio), seniors Taron Slone (Columbus, Ohio) and Jamir Coleman (Lima, Ohio) and freshman Myron Jones (Streetsboro, Ohio) turned in the Zips' top time in 2018 in the men's 4x400 relay racing past the line in 3:18.40.

Turning in a second-place effort in the men's high jump with a season-high mark of 7-0.50 (2.15m) was junior Cody Stine (Shelby, Ohio).

Senior Jackie Siefring (Covington, Ohio) registered a time of 25.06 to finish second in the women's 200 meters.

Sophomore Haley Hess (Curtice, Ohio) produced a career-best time of 4:57.65 to place second in the women's mile, while senior Ariadna Ramos Gandia (Barcelona, Spain) jumped 40-0.75 (12.21m) to finish second in the women's triple jump.

Placing fifth in the men's mile and 3,000-meter invite, respectively, with career-best times of 4:18.05 and 8:20.89 was freshman Andre Bollom-Godbott (Brunswick, Ohio) and sophomore Nick Stricklen (Lexington, Ohio).

The Zips return to competition hosting the 14th annual Akron Invitational next weekend, Feb. 2-3, at the Stile Athletics Field House.

MEN'S SATURDAY RESULTS:
400 Meters: Myron Jones (10th-50.89*); 500 Meters: Milton Greer (11th-1:05.82*), Brandon Mitchell (14th-1:06.64*), Adam Downing (15th-1:06.68*); 800 Meters: Nick Winkler (9th-1:54.90); Mile: Andre Bollam-Godbott (5th-4:18.05*); 200 Meters: Jamir Coleman (8th-22.31); Mile Invite: Garrett Crichlow (9th-4:14.44); 200 Meters Invite: Taron Slone (6th-21.64); 3,000 Meters Invite: Nick Stricklen (5th-8:20.89*); 4x400 Relay: Milton Greer, Taron Slone, Jamir Coleman, Myron Jones (1st-3:18.40); High Jump: Cody Stine (2nd-7-0.50/2.15m), Ben Olewiler (9th-6-7/2.01m); Triple Jump: Marcques Gibbs (4th-46-11.50/14.31m)

WOMEN'S SATURDAY RESULTS:
400 Meters: Bailey Lack (5th-57.94); 500 Meters: Iman Batiste (6th-1:16.86), Sydney Stokes (20th-1:19.84*); Mile: Haley Hess (2nd-4:57.65*); 200 Meters: Jackie Siefring (2nd-25.06), Stephanie Hale (6th-25.35); Mile Invite: Mackenzie Andrews (2nd-4:42.42*); 4x400 Relay: Bailey Lack, Patricia Ortega, Iman Batiste, Sydney Stokes (1st-3:50.14); Shot Put: Abigale Wilson (2nd-50-4/15.34m*), Olivia Snyder (5th-47-9/14.55m*), Jackie Siefring (11th-40-7.50/12.38m); Pole Vault Invite: Lucy Bryan (1st-13-8.50/4.18m), Abby Helminiak (5th-13-4.50/4.08m), Jenna Frantz (8th-12-6.75/3.83m), Eboni Hall (10th-12-0.75/3.68m); Triple Jump: Ariadna Ramos Gandia (3rd-40-0.75/12.21m), Tanea Cousins (17th-35-8/10.87m)

MEN'S PRELIMINARY FRIDAY RESULTS:
60 Meters (Quarterfinals): Taron Slone (14th-6.98) 60 Meters (Semifinals): Taron Slone (NA-FS); 60-Meter Hurdles (Quarterfinals): Patrick Kimball (5th-8.29), Preston Fillman (10th-8.40), Elijah Johnson (12th-8.42)

WOMEN'S PRELIMINARY FRIDAY RESULTS:
60-Meter Hurdles (Quarterfinals): Dara Perry (4th-8.53), Patricia Ortega (7th-8.65*), Jackie Siefring (13th-8.85); 60-Meter Hurdles (Semifinals): Dara Perry (5th-8.58), Patricia Ortega (10th-8.70), Jackie Siefring (13th-8.86); 60 Meters (Quarterfinals): Stephanie Hale (10th-7.77), Eboni Hall (20th-7.88), Dara Perry (35th-8.32); 60 Meters (Semifinals): Stephanie Hale (10th-7.76)

MEN'S FRIDAY RESULTS:
Long Jump: Jamir Coleman (3rd-22-11.75/7.00m); Pole Vault Invite: Matt Ludwig (1st-18-6.25/5.66m*), Tyler Fraker (5th-15-9/4.80m), Adam Alexander (6th-15-3/4.65m), Cole Wigal (NH); Weight Throw: Phil Jagers (3rd-63-10.25/19.46m*); 60-Meter Hurdles: Patrick Kimball (8th-8.40)

WOMEN'S FRIDAY RESULTS:
Weight Throw: Olivia Snyder (6th-55-5.50/16.90m), Emily Taylor (8th-52-6.50/16.01m*); Long Jump: Patricia Ortega (11th-17-6/5.33m); 60-Meter Hurdles: Dara Perry (3rd-8.43)

* Denote career-best mark