LUBBOCK, Texas – The New Mexico State track and field team completed the first day of competition at the Fearless Champion Open on Friday. The Aggie throws group posted a strong showing in the javelin and the hammer throw at Fuller Track and Field.
Taniya Mitchell took home second in the hammer throw when she posted a march of 54.03m (177-3) in the event.
Emily Hernandez (49.69m; 163-0) and
Yemisi Oroyinyin (49.27m; 161-7) claimed fifth and sixth place, respectively. The throw by Hernandez was also a new personal best.
Bristol O'Connor placed eighth when she threw 47.77m (156-8) on her final attempt and
Alyssa Watkins followed closely behind in ninth when she posted a mark of 47.17m (154-9). Rounding out the Aggie squad was
Kylie Pollard, who finished in 14
th with a mark of 42.51 (139-5)
Andi Harrelson was the top finisher for NM State in the javelin. The junior threw 40.95m (134-4) on her first attempt to take fourth in the event.
Alyssa Covarrubia placed fifth when she recorded a mark of 36.49m (119-8).
The team closes out the two-day meet on Saturday. Events begin with the women's discus, long jump, high jump and 3,000m steeplechase beginning at noon. Fans can follow along with the live results courtesy of
Prime Time Timing.
