Colorado Closes Competition

ALBUQUERQUE/SPOKANE — The University of Colorado track and field program closed out the New Mexico Collegiate Classic and WSU Open Saturday with three top-10 finishes.

The Buffs competed in the open 400 and 60 hurdles in New Mexico, while the shot putters competed in Washington. James Milholen led all athletes, finishing fifth in the men's 400-meter dash in 46.86 seconds.

Also in the quarter, Emma Pollak finished ninth in 54.13 seconds. Kara Lucyk competed in the 60 hurdles where she ran 8.99 seconds for 20^th in qualifying.

In Spokane, Lauren Whyrick placed seventh in the shot put with a toss of 13.82 meters (45-4.25). Meghan Whyrick also competed, throwing 12.24 meters (40-2). Lars Atkinson was the lone thrower on the men's side with a toss of 13.75 meters (45-1.5), good for 22^nd in the competition.

With the weekend complete, Colorado now has two individuals ranked in the top-10 in the NCAA and in qualifying positions. Avery McMullen's pentathlon from yesterday ranks her ninth in the nation, while Ella Baran's 5,000-meter run from December is holding steady at sixth in the NCAA.

RESULTS:
Women's 400: 1. Rhasidat Adeleke (TEXAS) 50.45; 9. Emma Pollak (COLO) 54.13
Women's 60H Qualifying: 1. Kiara Strayhorn (USC) 8.42; 20. Kara Lucyk (COLO) 8.99
Men's 400: 1. Jonathan Jones (TEXAS) 45.83; 5. James Milholen (COLO) 46.86

Women's Shot Put: 1. Cierra Jackson (FSU) 14.93m (48-11.75); 7. Lauren Whyrick (COLO) 13.82m (45-4.25); 29. Meghan Whyrick (COLO) 12.24m (40-2);
Men's Shot Put: 1. Ronald Grueso (WSU) 18.55m (60-10.5); 22. Lars Atkinson (COLO) 13.75m (45-1.5)

PAST RESULTS:
Women's Pentathlon: 1. Allie Jones (USC) 4,171; 2. Avery McMullen (COLO) 4,160; 5. Jada Green (COLO) 3,741; 7. Eva Bruce (COLO) 3,608
Women's 400 Invitational: 1. Jan'Taijah Jones (USC) 51.80; 12. Abbey Glynn (COLO) 53.57
Women's Long Jump: 1. Tara Davis (UNAT) 6.73m (22-1); 22. Kara Lucyk (COLO) 5.70m (18-8.5)
Women's High Jump: 1. Lamara Distin (TXAM) 1.94m (6-4.25); 25. Riley Burkey (COLO) 1.56m (5-1.25)

Men's Long Jump: 1. Wayne Pinnock (ARK) 8.10m (26-7); 31. Jackson Meyer (COLO) 6.67m (21-10.75); 36. Aidan Christiansen (COLO) 6.44m (21-1.5)
Men's High Jump: 1. Vernon Turner (OKL) 2.21m (7-3); 18. Noah Bouchard (COLO) 2.02m (6-7.5)

Women's Weight Throw: 1. Destinee Rose-Haas (ISU) 19.65m (64-5.75); 14. Jane Powers (COLO) 16.08m (52-9.25); 23. Bella Braun (COLO) 15.42m (50-7.25); 35. Obi Osafo-Mensah (COLO) 14.08m (46-2.5)

Men's Weight Throw: 1. Matt Furdyk (MSU) 18.77m (61-7); 3. Tyler Sconce (COLO) 17.73m (58-2); 6. Matt Ward (COLO) 17.19m (56-4.75); 7. Isaiah Bouchard (COLO) 17.13m (56-2.5); 15. Lars Atkinson (COLO) 14.92m (48-11.5)

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Players Mentioned

Lars Atkinson

Ella Baran

Isaiah Bouchard

Noah Bouchard

Eva Bruce

Riley Burkey

Aidan Christiansen

Abbey Glynn

Jada Green

Kara Lucyk

Avery McMullen

Jackson Meyer

James Milholen

Emma Pollak

Jane Powers

Tyler Sconce

Matt Ward

Lauren Whyrick

Meghan Whyrick