The men’s and women’s track and field teams both finished third at the DePauw University/SCAC Invitational this past weekend, the final tune-up before the UAA Indoor Championships at Brandeis University.
The men finished the meet with 81 points, behind only DePauw and Wittenberg. Turning in strong performances for the Bears were 800 meter runner Travis Deutman, and 3000 meter athletes Matt Hoelle and Justin Mikecz, who both broke the track record but finished second and third respectively in the race.
The WU women’s contingent tallied 97 points, a number which placed them third in a field of seven teams. Sprinter Amanda Klingler turned in fine performances for the Bears in the 55 and 200 meter dashes, and Andrea Newberry and Emily Lahowetz both set new track records. Newberry ran away from the competition in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:40.98, while Lahowetz set the track on fire in the 5000 meter run with a time of 18:14.90.
Additionally, Elizabeth Stoll turned in a NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the women’s long jump with a leap of 1.68 meters.
Next weekend’s meet represents the culmination of the indoor season. For those who have qualified, the NCAA Division III National Championships will be held in Ada, Ohio, the subsequent weekend.