Flagstaff, Ariz. – Southern Utah track and field turned in a strong performance Friday night, highlighted by NCAA-ranked marks and event victories as the Thunderbirds competed across multiple events.
Head Coach Eric Houle Said
"Good day for SUU track & field. Outstanding performances across the board. Especially the long jump, men's triple jump, women's shot put, men's 400 m, and the 800 m, to name a few."
Lumberjack Team Challenge
Results of the Lumberjack Team Challenge can be found here.
Men's Recap and Results
Southern Utah's men turned in a strong performance, highlighted by nationally ranked marks and event victories. Ashton Miller won the 400 meters in 47.22 seconds, a personal record that ranks No. 7 in the NCAA and No. 5 in Division 1 this season, while Jaedyn Carpenter followed closely with a runner-up finish in 47.28, earning No. 8 NCAA and No.6 Division 1 recognition. Kadan Allen added another victory for the Thunderbirds, capturing the 800 meters in 1:52.97 to move into the national rankings at No. 64 in the NCAA.
Dylan Cooks claimed the men's triple jump title with a personal-best of 14.92 meters (48-11.50), which ranks No. 54 nationally, while Divin Kalanga placed third in the long jump at 7.02 meters (23-0.50). Southern Utah closed the meet with a second-place finish in the men's 4x400-meter relay, as Carpenter Miller, Ace Brown, and Matthew Hayes combined for a time of 3:20.56, earning a new Division 1 ranking.
Women's Recap and Results
Southern Utah's women posted multiple top finishes and personal-best performances. Chloe Bingham led the way in the field events, placing second in the high jump after clearing 1.67 meters (5-5.75), while Chayanne Gordon matched that result with a runner-up finish in the shot put at 12.57 meters (41-3.00).
Sabrina Wright recorded a personal-best time of 57.96 in the 400 meters, contributing to the strong Thunderbirds showing. Southern Utah took second place in the women's 4x400-meter relay, as Sydney Gibson, Addison Wilcox, Mia Kauffman, and Wright posted a time of 4:09.30.
Up Next
Southern Utah will look to continue its momentum at two events Jan. 30 at the Ron Mann Classic in Flagstaff, Ariz., and Jan. 30–31 at the UW Invite in Seattle.
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