LONG BEACH, Calif. – New Mexico State track and field started competition at the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific and concluded the single-day Pacific Coast Intercollegiate at Long Beach State on Thursday.
 
In the 3,000m steeplechase at the Bryan Clay Invitational, Elana Kresl took 40^th when she ran 11:00.11, a new personal record. Corinne Hanson placed 59^th in the event when she clocked in at 11:15.03.
 
For the 5,000m, Jess Dominguez came in 12th for her heat, posting a time of 17:09.25. Julia Yescas placed 13^th in her heat when she recorded a personal-best time of 17:19.17. The time also ranks eighth in the Aggie outdoor record books. Richelle Sandin also competed in the event, running 18:07.75 to place 19th in her heat.
 
At the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate, Leah Salazar came in tenth when she finished the 800m with a time of 2:15.75.
 
In the javelin, Kayli Farmer made the event finals and placed seventh when she posted a throw of 42.53m (139-6). Also competing in the event was Andi Harrelson, who came in 11^th when she recorded a mark of 41.10m (134-10). Alyssa Covarrubia took 22^nd, throwing 35.72m (117-2.25)
 
Taniya Mitchell was the top NM State finisher in the hammer throw, taking home 13^th and posting a mark of 56.08 (184-0). Yemisi Oroyinyin also competed in the event, finishing in 28^th with a mark of 51.45m (168-9).
 
Sam Ponds took 28^th in the shot put, throwing 12.99m (42-7.5) on her second attempt. Emily Hernandez finished in 35^th when she posted a nark of 12.31m (40-4.75).
 
Bristol O'Connor claimed 22^nd in the discus when she threw 44.33m (145-5). Ponds also competed in the event, finishing in 25^th when she posted a mark of 42.86m (140-7).
 
New Mexico State continues its run at the Bryan Clay Invitational while also beginning the Beach Invitational from LBSU on Friday. Fans can follow along with the live results from the Bryan Clay Invitational at Finished Results. Live results from the Beach Invitational are provided by Royal Results.