NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The UMBC Women's Track & Field team had strong performances as it completed the second day of the Dr. Sander Scorcher on Saturday in New York City.
Charliana Dacosta took ninth in the 200m (seeded) in a time of 25.15, while
Ruth Ayuk-Takor finished 11th in the Invitational portion of the event in a time of 26.24. In the Open portion of the 200m,
Jayda Solomon (25.24),
Miyana Johnson (25.63) and
Dalyce Schmidt (25.86) took spots 2, 5 and 6.
Lilly Norcross used a time of 5:01.97 to finish ninth in the 1 Mile (Open), and
Gabby Millwood took 12th in the long jump (Open) with a jump of 4.91.
The 4x4 Relay (Invitational) team of
Lily Bandy,
Leanne McDonald, Solomon and
Anna Creel took fifth in a time of 3:46.35.
Chia Nwankwo finished sixth in shot put (Open) with a throw of 12.83, while
Marie Abongwa took 13th (12.13).
UMBC heads to the Penn State National next weekend.
