University of Delaware Women Register Three Top Five Finishes at Final Day of New Balance Collegiate Invitational Track Meet
February 5, 2011
Photo Courtesy of New Balance Collegiate Invitational
NEW YORK -- Led by a third place overall finish by Vicky Caruso in the 200 meters and two fifth place finishes in the relay events the University of Delaware women’s indoor track & field squad finished up a successful weekend at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational Saturday at the New York City Armory.
Caruso, a sophomore, posted the Blue Hens’ best finish in the two-day event as she placed third overall in the 200 meters with a time of 25.17, trailing only winner Letecia Wright of Ohio State (24.03) and runner-up Ashley Harris of Tennessee (24.63).
Caruso also had a hand in the 4 x 200 meter relay team that placd fifth as she teamed with Asia Hollis (at right), Nijah Dupiche, and Kristi Cox with a time of 1:40.74.
The Hens also had a fifth place finish in the 4 x 400 meter relay as the group of Caruso, Dupiche, Hollis, and Cox raced to a time of 3:47.71 overall.
In addition, the Blue Hens’ 4 x 800 meter relay team fished seventh overall with a time of 9:29.0 while Jen Watunya posted a 14th place showing in the 5,000 meters (18:05.36) and a 15th place performance by Jessie Ermak (18:12.09) in the same event.
Delaware will return to action this Friday, Feb. 11, when the Hens travel to New York to compete in the Lafayette/Rider Invitational at the New York City Armory.
AGATE:
Delaware Competitors: 3rd Place - Vicky Caruso, 200m (25.17); 5th Place - 4 x 200m Relay (Vicky Caruso, Asia Hollis, Nijah Dupiche, Kristi Cox), 1:40.74 (UD Record - old mark 1:47.27 by Modu, Taylor, Zaiser, Fauser, 1984); 4 x 400m Relay (Vicky Caruso, Nijah Dupiche, Asia Hollis, Kristi Cox), 3:47.41; 7th Place - 4 x 800m Relay (na), 9:29.0; 14th Place - Jen Watunya, 5,000m (18:05.36); 15th Place - Jessie Ermak, 5,000m (18:12.09).
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