By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Broncos women's indoor track & field team showcased impressive performances at the Riverfront Invitational and Multis in Spokane, setting new school records and earning multiple NCAA Division II provisional marks.
Neshara Smith broke school records in both the 60-meter hurdles and the high jump, while also setting NCAA DII provisional marks in the long jump. Her 60-meter hurdles time currently ranks as the fastest in the nation. Esme Pounder posted personal records in the 60-meter hurdles and 800 meters, earning a spot in the Broncos' all-time top 10 for the 800 meters.
Halle McDaniels recorded an NCAA DII provisional mark in the weight throw with a toss of 17.34m, while Ehinomen Eghobor achieved an NCAA DII provisional mark in the triple jump and secured a spot in the CPP top 10.
These record-breaking and NCAA-caliber performances underscore the Broncos' depth and set an encouraging tone as the team moves forward in the indoor season.
Meet Results:
Pentathlon - 60 Meter Hurdles
Neshara Smith: 8.53 NCAA DII
Esme Pounder: 9.37 PR
Pentathlon - High Jump
Neshara Smith: 1.67m NCAA DII SCHOOL RECORD
Esme Pounder: 1.49m
Pentathlon - Shot Put
Neshara Smith: 8.93m
Esme Pounder: 10.56m
Pentathlon - Long Jump
Neshara Smith: 5.94m NCAA DII
Esme Pounder: 5.25m
Pentathlon - 800 Meters
Esme Pounder: 2:43.51 PR CPP TOP 10
Weight Throw
Halle McDaniels: 17.34m NCAA DII
Mi'ah Molette: 15.36m
Long Jump
Kelsey Ehinlaiye: 5.32m
Ehinomen Eghobor: 5.10m CPP TOP 10
Hannah Luster: 5.06m
Megan Carrigan: 4.72m
Shemi Brown-Dawson: 4.57m PR
800 Meters
Yasmeen Delgado: 2:21.52
200 Meters
Jordan Garcia: 25.95
Naomi Shillingford: 26.34
Lotta Metsarinta: 27.44
Shot Put
Mi'ah Molette: 13.20m
Halle McDaniels: 11.12m
60 Meter Hurdles
Neshara Smith: 8.27 PR NCAA DII SCHOOL RECORD
Lotta Metsarinta: 9.24
Esme Pounder: 9.29 PR CPP TOP 10
Triple Jump
Ehinomen Eghobor: 11.81m PR CPP TOP 10 NCAA DII
Megan Carrigan: 9.97m
60 Meters
Hannah Luster: 8.03
Kelsey Ehinlaiye: 8.10
400 Meters
Jordan Garcia: 57.51 PR CPP TOP 10
Yasmeen Delgado: 58.91
Naomi Shillingford: 1:01.22
Up Next:
The Broncos will compete at the Battle Born Classic in Reno, Nevada on February 13th and 14th.