COLLEGE STATION, Texas – In week two of the indoor track and field season, the Sun Devils continued to make strides at the Texas A&M Aggie Invitational in a field with the Aggies, Georgia, Texas Tech, TCU, UTSA and the UT-Arlington.
The ASU women placed fourth overall out of seven squads, while the men finished fifth of seven at the Gilliam Indoor Stadium.
"I told the team that the key thing right now is to continue making progress," said head coach Greg Kraft. "The way we look at it is we want to see constant improvement each week. I believe we saw that today."
After an unfortunate fall at NAU last weekend, newcomer Shaunie Morrison showed what she's capable of in the 60-meter hurdles. The junior transfer advanced to the finals after finishing fourth in the prelims, where she ran a time of 8.61 to also place fourth.
"Shaunie didn't necessarily have the best start to her day in the 60-meter dash, but she bounced back well in the hurdles," said Kraft. "We want everyone to continue to learn to compete at this level, and she did that today."
In the prelim event, Morrison ran .02 seconds faster at 8.59, which ranks 9th all-time on the ASU indoor list.
Also on the track, senior Chelsey Albertson opened up her season with a third-place finish out of 21 runners in the 3,000-meter event with a time of 9:34.64.
Fellow junior transfer Drelan Bramwell turned in another top-notch performance on the track for the men, advancing to the finals of the 60-meter dash. After placing sixth in the prelims with a time of 6.867, he crossed the line in eighth in the finals at 6.93.
While Bramwell was the bright spot for the men, Kraft pointed to a returning face who shined for the men.
"For the men in particular, Jeremy Wright sat out for most of the last few weeks with an illness, but came back today and did a nice job in the third leg of the 4x400 relay," said Kraft. "Those are the things we're looking for – always competing."
In the field events, redshirt junior Maggie Ewen led the way in the shot put for the second-straight week by a landslide. Her winning toss of 17.05m (55-11.25), which was well over six-feet better than the next opponent. Senior teammate Ashley Weber was right behind her in third.
In the weight throw, Ewen placed second behind Georgia's Shelby Ashe by just two feet with a throw of 20.34m (66-8.75). Fresh face Kaylee Antill performed well in just her second collegiate event, placing fifth out of 20 competitors at 18.19m (59-8.25).
Over on the runway, senior Keyasia Tibbs competed in the long jump where she leapt to a new indoor best of 5.71m (18-8.75) for third place. Sophomore teammate Jessica Barreira finished in fifth out of the 21 competitors.
In the women's pole vault, junior Kristiana Warth placed fourth out of 18 vaulters with a clearance of 3.87m (12-8.25).
Also in the pole vault, transfer Garrett Starkey had quite an afternoon, placing fourth with clearance of 5.18m (17-0).
For the men, freshman Elijah Hughes elevated to fourth place in the men's high jump with a leap of 2.11m (6-11.00), which is good for a new collegiate best in his early career.
"As the season goes on, we'll continue adding pieces to the puzzle," said Kraft. "For example, we added TCU transfer Christine Williford this week and we were lightyears better this week on the women's 4x100. We have good balance on the men's side while the women will continue to learn what competing at this level is. Today may not have been a spectacular effort, but we're making progress."
The Devils will enjoy a weekend off to continue to prepare for the remainder of the indoor season before traveling to Lincoln, Nebraska for the Husker Invitational on Feb. 3-4.
Texas A&M Aggie Invitational
Jan. 21, 2017
Gilliam Indoor Track
Men's Results
Long Jump
8. Joey Bryant – 6.74m (22-1.50)
9. Liam Henshaw – 6.57m (21-6.75)
High Jump
4. Elijah Hughes – 2.11m (6-11.00)
5. Mason Ford – 1.95m (6-4.75)
8. Joey Bryant – 1.95m (6-4.75)
9. Liam Henshaw – 1.90m (6-2.75)
60-meter Dash (Prelims)
6. Drelan Bramwell – 6.867
17. Bryson Echols – 7.04
22. Brandon Hasson – 7.12
60-meter Dash (Finals)
8. Drelan Bramwell – 6.93
60-meter Hurdles (Prelims)
16. Liam Henshaw – 8.86
18. Richard Thiel – 9.02
Weight Throw
5. Kyle Long – 18.86m (61-10.50)
11. Michael Titherington – 17.05m (55-11.25)
1-Mile Run
10. Brandon Boys – 4:15.73
13. Michael Coccia – 4:17.78
400-meter Dash
18. Ronny Hall – 50.52
21. Richard Thiel – 52.45
Pole Vault
4. Garrett Starkey – 5.18m (17-0)
T9. Dillon Groener – 4.58m (15-0.25)
15. Liam Henshaw – 4.43m (14-6.25)
Matthew Eckles - NH
Shot Put
2. Thomas Anderson – 17.97m (58-11.50)
6. Kyle Long – 17.04m (55-11.00)
8. Michael Titherington – 16.08m (52-9.25)
18. Liam Henshaw – 11.28m (37-0.25)
3000-meter Run
2. John Reniewicki – 8:15.67
4 x 400m Relay
3. Arizona State (Hasson, Polk, Wright, Bramwell) – 3:11.87
Women's Results
60-meter Dash (Prelims)
26. Keyasia Tibbs – 7.84
28. Deshaunda Morrison – 8.00
Pole Vault
T4. Kristiana Warth – 3.87m (12-8.25)
T10. Haleigh Fritts – 3.57m (11-8.50)
T10. Vanessa Davis – 3.57m (11-8.50)
T10. Athena Masolini – 3.57m (11-8.50)
Long Jump
3. Keyasia Tibbs – 5.71m (18-8.75)
5. Jessica Barreira – 5.60m (18-4.50)
60-meter Hurdles (Prelims)
4. Shaunie Morrison – 8.59
11. Kendra Purifoye – 9.03
14. Alexandra Williams – 9.29
19. Jessica Barreira – 9.54
60-meter Hurdles (Finals)
4. Shaunie Morrison – 8.61
Shot Put
1. Maggie Ewen – 17.05m (55-11.25)
3. Ashley Weber – 14.72m (48-3.50)
13. Jessica Barreira – 11.20m (36-9.00)
400-meter Dash
6. Melese Crozier – 55.65
22. Brooke Coltelli – 1:00.98
Sha'Maya Flanagan - DNS
High Jump
Jessica Barreira - NH
Triple Jump
6. Darreyl Woodson – 12.17m (39-11.25)
Weight Throw
2. Maggie Ewen – 20.34m (66-8.75)
5. Kaylee Antill – 18.19m (59-8.25)
12. Ashley Weber – 16.00m (52-6.00)
200-meter Dash
11. La Troya Franklin – 24.87
Sha'Maya Flanagan - DNS
3000-meter Run
3. Chelsey Albertson – 9:34.64
13. Billie Jo Dytrt – 10:28.89
4 x 400m Relay
6. Arizona State (Crozier, Flanagan, Williford, Franklin) – 3:47.35
The ASU women placed fourth overall out of seven squads, while the men finished fifth of seven at the Gilliam Indoor Stadium.
"I told the team that the key thing right now is to continue making progress," said head coach Greg Kraft. "The way we look at it is we want to see constant improvement each week. I believe we saw that today."
After an unfortunate fall at NAU last weekend, newcomer Shaunie Morrison showed what she's capable of in the 60-meter hurdles. The junior transfer advanced to the finals after finishing fourth in the prelims, where she ran a time of 8.61 to also place fourth.
"Shaunie didn't necessarily have the best start to her day in the 60-meter dash, but she bounced back well in the hurdles," said Kraft. "We want everyone to continue to learn to compete at this level, and she did that today."
In the prelim event, Morrison ran .02 seconds faster at 8.59, which ranks 9th all-time on the ASU indoor list.
Also on the track, senior Chelsey Albertson opened up her season with a third-place finish out of 21 runners in the 3,000-meter event with a time of 9:34.64.
Fellow junior transfer Drelan Bramwell turned in another top-notch performance on the track for the men, advancing to the finals of the 60-meter dash. After placing sixth in the prelims with a time of 6.867, he crossed the line in eighth in the finals at 6.93.
While Bramwell was the bright spot for the men, Kraft pointed to a returning face who shined for the men.
"For the men in particular, Jeremy Wright sat out for most of the last few weeks with an illness, but came back today and did a nice job in the third leg of the 4x400 relay," said Kraft. "Those are the things we're looking for – always competing."
In the field events, redshirt junior Maggie Ewen led the way in the shot put for the second-straight week by a landslide. Her winning toss of 17.05m (55-11.25), which was well over six-feet better than the next opponent. Senior teammate Ashley Weber was right behind her in third.
In the weight throw, Ewen placed second behind Georgia's Shelby Ashe by just two feet with a throw of 20.34m (66-8.75). Fresh face Kaylee Antill performed well in just her second collegiate event, placing fifth out of 20 competitors at 18.19m (59-8.25).
Over on the runway, senior Keyasia Tibbs competed in the long jump where she leapt to a new indoor best of 5.71m (18-8.75) for third place. Sophomore teammate Jessica Barreira finished in fifth out of the 21 competitors.
In the women's pole vault, junior Kristiana Warth placed fourth out of 18 vaulters with a clearance of 3.87m (12-8.25).
Also in the pole vault, transfer Garrett Starkey had quite an afternoon, placing fourth with clearance of 5.18m (17-0).
For the men, freshman Elijah Hughes elevated to fourth place in the men's high jump with a leap of 2.11m (6-11.00), which is good for a new collegiate best in his early career.
"As the season goes on, we'll continue adding pieces to the puzzle," said Kraft. "For example, we added TCU transfer Christine Williford this week and we were lightyears better this week on the women's 4x100. We have good balance on the men's side while the women will continue to learn what competing at this level is. Today may not have been a spectacular effort, but we're making progress."
The Devils will enjoy a weekend off to continue to prepare for the remainder of the indoor season before traveling to Lincoln, Nebraska for the Husker Invitational on Feb. 3-4.
Texas A&M Aggie Invitational
Jan. 21, 2017
Gilliam Indoor Track
Men's Results
Long Jump
8. Joey Bryant – 6.74m (22-1.50)
9. Liam Henshaw – 6.57m (21-6.75)
High Jump
4. Elijah Hughes – 2.11m (6-11.00)
5. Mason Ford – 1.95m (6-4.75)
8. Joey Bryant – 1.95m (6-4.75)
9. Liam Henshaw – 1.90m (6-2.75)
60-meter Dash (Prelims)
6. Drelan Bramwell – 6.867
17. Bryson Echols – 7.04
22. Brandon Hasson – 7.12
60-meter Dash (Finals)
8. Drelan Bramwell – 6.93
60-meter Hurdles (Prelims)
16. Liam Henshaw – 8.86
18. Richard Thiel – 9.02
Weight Throw
5. Kyle Long – 18.86m (61-10.50)
11. Michael Titherington – 17.05m (55-11.25)
1-Mile Run
10. Brandon Boys – 4:15.73
13. Michael Coccia – 4:17.78
400-meter Dash
18. Ronny Hall – 50.52
21. Richard Thiel – 52.45
Pole Vault
4. Garrett Starkey – 5.18m (17-0)
T9. Dillon Groener – 4.58m (15-0.25)
15. Liam Henshaw – 4.43m (14-6.25)
Matthew Eckles - NH
Shot Put
2. Thomas Anderson – 17.97m (58-11.50)
6. Kyle Long – 17.04m (55-11.00)
8. Michael Titherington – 16.08m (52-9.25)
18. Liam Henshaw – 11.28m (37-0.25)
3000-meter Run
2. John Reniewicki – 8:15.67
4 x 400m Relay
3. Arizona State (Hasson, Polk, Wright, Bramwell) – 3:11.87
Women's Results
60-meter Dash (Prelims)
26. Keyasia Tibbs – 7.84
28. Deshaunda Morrison – 8.00
Pole Vault
T4. Kristiana Warth – 3.87m (12-8.25)
T10. Haleigh Fritts – 3.57m (11-8.50)
T10. Vanessa Davis – 3.57m (11-8.50)
T10. Athena Masolini – 3.57m (11-8.50)
Long Jump
3. Keyasia Tibbs – 5.71m (18-8.75)
5. Jessica Barreira – 5.60m (18-4.50)
60-meter Hurdles (Prelims)
4. Shaunie Morrison – 8.59
11. Kendra Purifoye – 9.03
14. Alexandra Williams – 9.29
19. Jessica Barreira – 9.54
60-meter Hurdles (Finals)
4. Shaunie Morrison – 8.61
Shot Put
1. Maggie Ewen – 17.05m (55-11.25)
3. Ashley Weber – 14.72m (48-3.50)
13. Jessica Barreira – 11.20m (36-9.00)
400-meter Dash
6. Melese Crozier – 55.65
22. Brooke Coltelli – 1:00.98
Sha'Maya Flanagan - DNS
High Jump
Jessica Barreira - NH
Triple Jump
6. Darreyl Woodson – 12.17m (39-11.25)
Weight Throw
2. Maggie Ewen – 20.34m (66-8.75)
5. Kaylee Antill – 18.19m (59-8.25)
12. Ashley Weber – 16.00m (52-6.00)
200-meter Dash
11. La Troya Franklin – 24.87
Sha'Maya Flanagan - DNS
3000-meter Run
3. Chelsey Albertson – 9:34.64
13. Billie Jo Dytrt – 10:28.89
4 x 400m Relay
6. Arizona State (Crozier, Flanagan, Williford, Franklin) – 3:47.35