JONESBORO, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas Bear Men's and Women's Track and Field teams traveled to the Red Wolves open at Arkansas State this weekend.

After two days of competition, the Bears earned five first-place finishes, 40 top-10 finishes, and set 26 personal records.

Anna Bommes placed first in the women's 1500m on Friday with a time of 4:36.13.

In the women's 400m hurdles, Kayla Scott placed first with a time of 1:05.42.

In the men's 400m hurdles, Tyrone Luckett placed first with a time of 55.60.

Kendelle McCoy placed first in the women's 100m dash with a time of 12.22.

In the women's 4x100m relay, the UCA team consisting of Z'Kiah Kuykendall, Kamaria Russell, Ayana Harris, Ciara Tucker placed first with a time of 46.72.
 
Women's Personal Records
Miranda Nichols, Hammer Throw, 40.20m (131-11.0)
Allyson Sellers, Javelin, 31.95m (104-10.0)
Joy Nance, Shot Put, 12.42m (40-9.0)
Ciara Tucker, 200m dash, 24.71
Zadie St. Louis, 200m dash, 25.13
Grace Deshotels, 200m dash, 25.39
Indiyah Aldridge, 200m dash, 26.73
Aubrey Elam, 200m dash, 26.90
Anna Bommes, 1500m, 4:36.13
Emma Selph, 1500m, 4:38.44
Ali Nachtigal, 1500m, 4:48.78
Jewel Baer, 1500m, 4:55.27
Felisa Saheib, 500m, 18:37.70
Kiara Williams, Discus, 35.97m (118-0.0)
Kayla Scott, 400m hurdles, 1:05.42
Anna Bommes, 800m, 2:14.26
Emma Selph, 800m, 2:15.95
 
Men's Personal Records
Bresner Austin, 1500m, 4:00.14
TyJuan Huffman, 200m dash, 21.07
Wesley Suen, 200m dash, 21.08
Preston Barker, 200m dash, 21.97
Tyrone Luckett, 200m dash, 22.01
Wesley Suen, 400m, 50.09
TyJuan Huffman, 400m, 51.38
Preston Barker, 400m hurdles, 57.15
Bresner Austin, 800m, 1:56.60
 
Field Events
On Friday, Kiara Williams placed third in the women's Hammer Throw with a throw of 42.45m (139-3.0). Miranda Nichols followed in fifth place with a personal record throw of 40.20m (131-11.0).
In the women's Javelin, Allyson Sellers placed fifth with a personal record throw of 31.95m (104-10.0) on Friday.
Luke Stringer placed second in the men's Javelin on Friday with a throw of 44.13m (144-9.0).
On Saturday, Kiara Williams placed third in the women's Shot Put with a throw of 12.89m (42-3.5). Joy Nance placed fifth with a personal record throw of 12.42m (40-9.0).
Placing third in the men's Shot Put, Aidan Patton had a throw of 15.39m (50-6.0). Luke Stringer placed eighth with a throw of 11.57m (37-11.5).
In the women's Discus, Kiara Williams placed sixth with a personal record throw of 35.97m (118-0.0). Miranda Nichols placed seventh with a throw of 35.05m (115-0.0) and Joy Nance finished 10^th with a throw of 33.16m (108-9.0).
In the men's Discus, Aidan Patton placed third with a throw of 42.12m (138-2.0).
 
Track Events
On Friday, TyJuan Huffman placed third in the men's 200m with a personal record time of 21.07. Wesley Suen was close behind in fourth with a personal record time of 21.08, Preston Barker placed eighth with a personal record time of 21.97, Bruce White placed ninth with a 21.99, and Tyrone Luckett placed tenth with a personal record time of 22.01.
In the women's 200m on Friday, Ciara Tucker placed second with a personal record time of 24.71. Zadie St. Louis placed sixth with a personal record  time of 25.13, Grace Deshotels placed eighth with a personal record time of 25.39, Indiyah Aldridge finished 17^th with a personal record time of 26.73, and Aubrey Elam finished 18^th with a personal record time of 26.90.
On Friday, Bresner Austin finished 14^th in the men's 1500m with a personal record time of 4:00.14.
Anna Bommes placed first in the women's 1500m on Friday with a personal record time of 4:36.13. Emma Selph placed third with a personal record time of 4:38.44, Ali Nachtigal finished 10^th with a personal record time of 4:48.78, Jewel Baer finished 15^th with a personal record time of 4:55.27, and Kennedy Timmerman finished 29^th with a time of 5:31.39.
On Saturday, Felisa Saheib placed sixth in the women's 5000m with a personal record time of 18:37.70.
Carlos Hernandez placed seventh in the men's 5000m on Saturday with a time of 15:45.98. Parker Jackson finished 10^th with a 16:03.45 and Beau Melancon finished 11^th with a 16:17.84.
In the women's 4x100m relay, the UCA team consisting of Z'Kiah Kuykendall, Kamaria Russell, Ayana Harris, Ciara Tucker placed first with a time of 46.72.
In the men's 4x100m relay, the UCA team consisting of Preston Barker, Wesley Suen, Tyrone Luckett, and TyJuan Huffman placed second with a time of 41.11.
In the women's 400m dash, Aubrey Elam finished 14^th with a time of 1:04.40.
In the men's 400m dash, Wesley Suen placed 5^th with a personal record time of 50.09. Bruce White placed ninth with a time of 50.85 and TyJuan Huffman finished 11^th with a personal record time of 51.38.
In the women's 400m hurdles, Kayla Scott placed first with a personal record time of 1:05.42. Taylor Conway placed second with a time of 1:06.01.
In the men's 400m hurdles, Tyrone Luckett placed first with a time of 55.60. Preston Barker placed fourth with a personal record time of 57.15.
In the women's 800m, Anna Bommes placed second with a personal record time of 2:14.26. Emma Selph placed fourth with a personal record time of 2:15.95 and Kennedy Timmerman finished 32^nd with a 2:40.41.
In the men's 800m, Bresner Austin placed seventh with a personal record time of 1:56.60. Tomas Thompson finished 19^th with a time of 2:02.48.
Kendelle McCoy placed first in the women's 100m dash with a time of 12.22. Ciara Tucker placed third with a time of 12.33, Z'Kiah Kuykendall placed fourth with a 12.38, Kamaria Russell placed seventh with a 12.49, and Indiyah Aldridge finished 15^th with a time of 12.86.
 
 
Live Results: http://www.macdonaldtiming.com/redwolves/
 
 
From the Coach – Head Coach Josey Weaver
"We took another step in the right direction. We have one last tune up before our conference championships. We will use the next three weeks to heal/work on a few areas indeed. It was nice to get to enjoy some of the best weather thus far. Time for us to reset and get back to work this week."
 
 
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