Women's Track and Field | 4/16/2016 8:07:00 PM

   Mankato, Minn.  --- The Minnesota State women's track and field team was busy Saturday with individuals competing at the Lee Krough Invitational in St. Peter and in California.

At the Lee Krough Invitational hosted by Gustavus, freshman Gabi Gaines turned in a first-place performance in the 100m (12.30) and was second in the 200m (25.15) in pacing the Mavericks on the day. Junior Taylor Glenn was first in the 400m hurdles (1:04.66).  Freshman Lexi Platz finished second in the discus (129-01), while freshman Kim Wrey posted a second-place finish in the 100m hurdles (59.55), Bri Holt was second in the 100m (12.25), and senior Marina Paul was second in the 5000m (18:31.64).  Lee Krough results available HERE.

Senior pole vaulter Faryn Wirkus cleared 13-0 in the pole vault at the Long Beach State Invitational.  Junior Haley Kruger finished 34th in the 800m (2:11.94) at Long Beach, while freshman Afure Adah placed 24th (24.91) and Karlona Gregory was 30th (25.05) in the 200m (24.91). Khadiya Hollingsworth cleared 5-7 in finishing third in the high jump.

Next action for the Mavericks is the Manitou Invitational hosted by St. Olaf April 22nd in Northfield, Minn.