Ludwig’s World-Leading Mark Propels Zips’ Efforts in Winning Akron-Kent State Dual

Friday, January 25

Akron, Ohio

University of Akron

KENT STATE DUAL

Ludwig’s World-Leading Mark Propels Zips’ Efforts in Winning Akron-Kent State Dual

January 25 | Track & Field

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AKRON, Ohio – On a night where senior Jordan Latimer (Huber Heights, Ohio) established a school-record mark of 26-0 (7.92m) to win the men's long jump, it was senior Matt Ludwig (Chardon, Ohio) that stole the show for the Akron track and field team garnering a world-leading and career-best mark of 19-1.50 (5.83m) to win the men's pole vault directing the Zips to a pair of dual-meet victories past Kent State in the annual Akron-Kent State dual on Friday, Jan. 25, at the Stile Athletics Field House.

The Zips combined to win 15 events on the evening, while placing second in an additional 16 to best their rival in the men's and women's competitions, respectively.

In the men's dual meet, Akron bettered Kent State, 78-72, while the Zips' women's squad edged the Golden Flashes, 79-72.

Latimer unleashed a career-best mark of 26-0 (7.92m) to set a school record in the men's long jump with the fifth-best performance in the NCAA this season to better senior teammate Terrell McClain (Youngstown, Ohio), who posted a mark of 25-2.75 (7.69m) to place second.

A week after posting the No. 2 mark in the world in the men's pole vault, Ludwig elevated his game another level eclipsing 19-1.50 (5.83m) to win the event with the No. 1 bar in the world in 2019. He attempted to establish a new collegiate record height of 19-5 (5.92m), but came up short in each of his three attempts to better a mark set by former Zip Shawn Barber in 2015. Ludwig's mark stands as the No. 3 all-time indoor collegiate jump.

Redshirt sophomore Patrick Kimball (Pittsburgh, Pa.) crossed the line first in the men's 60-meter hurdles in 8.01, the third-fastest time in indoor program history.

Freshman Victoria Abunaw (Maumee, Ohio) registered the fifth-fastest time in indoor program history in the women's 60-meter hurdles crossing the line first in 8.52.

Akron also garnered men's victories by redshirt sophomore Marc Migliozzi (Pittsburgh, Pa.) in the mile (4:11.77), freshman Amir Willis (Cincinnati, Ohio) in the 400 meters (48.69), sophomore Steven Ashcraft (Canton, Ohio) in the 800 meters (1:54.98) and senior Curtis Richardson (Blacklick, Ohio) in the high jump (6-11.50/2.12m).

Taking titles in the women's field for the Zips were sophomore Lindsey Scarton (Berea, Ohio) in the mile (4:59.45), senior Mackenzie Andrews (Toowoomba, Australia) in the 800 meters (2:10.09), junior Haley Hess (Curtice, Ohio) in the 3,000 meters (10:07.49), junior Lucy Bryan (Bristol, England) in the pole vault (14-2.50/4.33m), senior Olivia Snyder (Navarre, Ohio) in the weight throw (60-5.25/18.42m), redshirt junior Maike Anstett (Karlsruhe, Germany) in the triple jump (38-11.50/11.87m) and the 4x400 relay team of freshman Sara Foster (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio), Andrews, junior Iman Batiste (Dublin, Ohio) and redshirt sophomore Dimitra Gnafaki (Chania, Greece) (3:52.27).

The Zips return to action hosting the 15th annual Akron Invitational next weekend (Jan. 31-Feb. 2) at the Stile Athletics Field House.

MEN'S RESULTS:
Mile: Marc Migliozzi (1st-4:11.77), Andre Bollam-Godbott (2nd-4:12.78), Jeremiah Fitzgerald (6th-4:26.06); 60-Meter Hurdles: Patrick Kimball (1st-8.01), Jace Roundtree (2nd-8.30), Preston Fillman (4th-8.34), Blake High (6th-8.78), Brandon Hochbein (7th-8.80), Mitch Hoerig (8th-8.91); 400 Meters: Amir Willis (1st-48.69), Zach Robinson (2nd-48.88), Sam Janson (3rd-49.02), Andrew Wahl (5th-49.76), Matt Perison (8th-51.65); 60 Meters: Malcom Briley (2nd-6.93), Tyler Grine (5th-7.15), Marcques Gibbs (6th-7.21), Nate Smith (7th-7.22), Preston Fillman (8th-7.26), Kamar Majid (9th-7.27); 800 Meters: Steven Ashcraft (1st-1:54.98), Marquis Evans (3rd-1:58.28), Andre Bollam-Godbott (6th-2:02.83); 200 Meters: Malcom Briley (3rd-22.01), Patrick Kimball (5th-22.59), Tyler Grine (6th-22.93), Dylan Hochbein (7th-23.77); 3,000 Meters: Tevin Brown (2nd-8:36.62), Nick Stricklen (3rd-8:43.45), Marc Migliozzi (4th-8:46.54), Jacob Ondash (7th-8:48.73), Jake Wickert (8th-8:49.78); 4x400 Relay: Akron 'A' – Zach Robinson, Amir Willis, Andrew Wahl, Sam Janson (2nd-3:23.66), Akron 'C' – Blake High, Brandon Hochbein, Kamar Majid, Mitch Hoerig (3rd-3:34.88), Akron 'B' – Dylan Hochbein, Malcom Briley, Steven Ashcraft, Preston Fillman (DNF); High Jump: Curtis Richardson (1st-6-11.50/2.12m), Nuh Andu (2nd-6-11.50/2.12m), Ben Olewiler (3rd-6-4/1.93m), Mitch Hoerig (5th-6-2/1.88m); Pole Vault: Matt Ludwig (1st-19-1.50/4.83m), Tyler Fraker (3rd-16-0.75/4.90m), Matt Keim (4th-15-7/4.75m), Brandon Hochbein (NH), Cole Wigal (NH), Adam Alexander (NH); Long Jump: Jordan Latimer (1st-26-0/7.92m), Terrell McClain (2nd-25-2.75/7.69m), Nate Smith (6th-20-9.75/6.34m), Mitch Hoerig (7th-20-5/6.22), Blake High (8th-20-4.50/6.21m); Weight Throw: Milton Wilson (3rd-53-8.25/16.36m), Jacob Hutcherson (4th-52-6/16.00m), Maurice Harris (Foul); Shot Put: Maurice Harris (2nd-55-9/16.99m), Jacob Hutcherson (6th-44-6/13.56m); Triple Jump: Marcques Gibbs (3rd-48-0/14.63m)

WOMEN'S RESULTS:
Mile: Lindsey Scarton (1st-4:59.45), Alyssa Thomas (2nd-5:00.97); 60-Meter Hurdles: Victoria Abunaw (1st-8.52), Jasmyn Allen-Rugley (4th-8.98), Dara Perry (DNF); 400 Meters: Iman Batiste (2nd-57.17), Sara Foster (3rd-57.58), Bailey Lack (4th-59.34), Dimitra Gnafaki (5th-59.52), Victoria Stachowski (6th-60.06), Summer Ellis (7th-61.03), Sydney Stokes (8th-61.21); 60 Meters: Eboni Hall (3rd-7.84), Dara Perry (4th-7.88), Victoria Abunaw (5th-7.94), Jasmyn Allen-Rugley (8th-8.20), Holly Riegel (9th-8.56); 800 Meters: Mackenzie Andrews (1st-2:10.09), Lizzy Gurko (4th-2:15.99), Tarike Osuobeni (7th-2:23.46); 200 Meters: Victoria Abunaw (5th-25.77), Summer Ellis (7th-26.76), Sydney Stokes (8th-27.01), Jasmyn Allen-Rugley (9th-27.41), Holly Riegel (10th-27.79); 3,000 Meters: Haley Hess (1st-10:07.49), Ashley Murray (2nd-10:08.94), Sydney Niekamp (6th-10:42.53), Elizabeth Mosier (8th-10:53.39), Whitney Wendling (9th-10:56.25), Grace Taylor (11th-11:28.29); 4x400 Relay: Akron 'A' – Sara Foster, Mackenzie Andrews, Iman Batiste, Dimitra Gnafaki (1st-3:52.27), Akron 'B' – Victoria Stachowski, Sydney Stokes, Lizzy Gurko, Summer Ellis (3rd-4:02.18); High Jump: Maike Anstett (2nd-5-6.50/1.69m), Carlyn Zahner (3rd-5-4.50/1.64m); Pole Vault: Lucy Bryan (1st-14-2.50/4.33m), Abby Helminiak (2nd-13-6.25/4.12m), Jenna Frantz (5th-12-0.50/3.67m), Eboni Hall (6th-12-0.50/3.67m); Long Jump: Zoi Balamouti (2nd-17-11.75/5.48m), Kassandra Roemer (3rd-17-9/5.41m), Tanea Cousins (5th-17-3.50/5.27m), Sara Foster (7th-16-7/5.05m); Weight Throw: Olivia Snyder (1st-60-5.25/18.42m), Shawnn Foster (2nd-58-11.50/17.97m), Emily Taylor (3rd-55-8.50/16.98m); Shot Put: Olivia Snyder (3rd-46-4.25/14.13m), Abigale Wilson (4th-46-3.25/14.10m); Triple Jump: Maike Anstett (1st-38-11.50/11.87m), Tanea Cousins (4th-36-2.25/11.03m), Shayla Webb (5th-33-11.25/10.34m), Zoi Balamouti (Foul)