MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In the final tune up before the 2019 Sun Belt Conference Championships, Little Rock saw 17 Trojans place among the top-10 in a number of events at Memphis Tiger Invitational at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex.
2019 Memphis Tiger Invitational Final Results (PDF)
The distance events proved to once again be a high point for the Trojans, led by
Shanieke Watson posting a runner-up finish in both the 800 and 1,500 meter runs. Watson ran a 2:16.89 in the 800, then ran a personal-best 4:33.12 in the 1,500, the fourth-fastest time recorded in the Sun Belt this season.
Watson was joined by three teammates in the top-10 in the 5,000 meter run as
Vianney Sanchez (19:02.17) placed third,
Hunter Paul (19:25.10) finished sixth and
Hannah Manning (20:24.72) placed ninth. Anthony Puerta registered an eighth-place showing in the men's 5,000 meters, running a 17:21.70.
Little Rock's sprints also made a name for itself over the weekend in Memphis as
Aaliyah Lacy finished fourth in both the 100 (11.85) and 200 meters (27.74), competing against more than 40 competitors in both events. Keshawn Andrews continued his strong 2019 season, placing fourth in the men's 100 meters (10.52).
Ka'Neisha Jackson came on strong in the 400 meter hurdles, finishing second overall with a time of 1:03.85.
Helensia Green notched an eighth-place showing in the 400 meters (58.77) while Emmanuel Olie placed 10th in the men's 200 meters (22.32).
Two other Trojans finished among the top-10 in the field events as Nghia Dinh notched a runner-up showing in the men's triple jump with a personal-best mark of 14.31 meters.
Nicole Edison placed eighth in the women's long jump with a mark of 5.80 meters.
After competing for six-straight weekends, Little Rock will now have a week off to rest and recoup as it sets its sights on the 2019 Sun Belt Conference Championships. The conference meet will be held in Jonesboro this year at the Arkansas State Track and Field Complex May 10-12.
2019 Memphis Tiger Invitational Little Rock Results
Women's 100 Meters
4.
Aaliyah Lacy – 11.85
17.
Brandi Allen – 12.17
Men's 100 Meters
4. Keshawn Andrews – 10.52
6. Emmanuel Olie – 10.84
Women's 200 Meters
4.
Aaliyah Lacy – 24.74
19.
Helensia Green – 25.56
21.
Ka'Neisha Jackson – 25.63
24.
Brandi Allen – 25.67
36.
Dasia Harris – 26.33
43.
Jessica Gray – 26.92
50.
Erykah Sanders – 27.45
Men's 200 Meters
10. Emmanuel Olie – 22.32
14. Jalen Black – 22.54
22. Jaelon Gossett – 22.94
Women's 400 Meters
8.
Helensia Green – 58.77
24.
Jessica Gray – 1:02.95
25.
Dasia Harris – 1:03.24
26.
Erykah Sanders – 1:03.27
Men's 400 Meters
15. Jalen Black – 51.04
22. Jaelon Gossett – 51.64
Women's 400 Meter Hurdles
2.
Ka'Neisha Jackson – 1:03.85
Women's 800 Meters
2.
Shanieke Watson – 2:16.89
19.
Akeia Joyner – 2:28.74
Men's 800 Meters
13. Ricardo Banks II – 1:56.81
17. Emilio Medina – 1:58.33
18. Noah Smith – 1:58.41
41. Garrett Rokas – 2:05.38
45. Jarred O'Connor – 2:08.65
Women's 1,500 Meters
2.
Shanieke Watson – 4:33.12
Men's 1,500 Meters
11. Emilio Medina – 4:04.74
12. Hunter Tucker – 4:04.99
14. Ricardo Banks II – 4:05.90
20. Carter Reynolds – 4:10.36
25. Jarred O'Connor – 4:12.06
Women's 5,000 Meters
3.
Vianney Sanchez – 19:02.17
6.
Hunter Paul – 19:25.10
9.
Hannah Manning – 20:42.72
Men's 5,000 Meters
8. Anthony Puerta – 17:21.70
Women's 4x100 Meter Relay
4. Little Rock – 47.17
Men's 4x400 Meter Relay
7. Little Rock – 3:25.06
Women's Long Jump
8.
Nicole Edison – 5.80m
Men's Triple Jump
2. Nghia Dinh – 14.31m
Women's Javelin
12.
Sierra Towles – 27.88m
Men's Shot Put
13. Ryan Amador – 11.99m
Men's Discus
14. Ryan Amador – 39.69m
Women's Discus
18.
Sierra Towles – 33.85m
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