Wisconsin Alumni Classic Results | Huskie Classic Results
CHICAGO (May 3, 2019) - The Loyola University Chicago track and field squads had their final tune-up before the Missouri Valley Conference Championships, competing at the Wisconsin Alumni Classic and the Huskie Classic today.
Among the crop of Ramblers to shine Friday by turning in first-place finishes at the Huskie Classic hosted by Northern Illinois University were
Laurel Mertz in the discus (42.82m),
Oyinlola Akinlosotu in the triple jump (12.11m), Dino Beniaris in the high jump (1.98m) and
Vince DiVenere in the 400m (48.22). In the women's 400m,
Jordyn Blake snagged a second-place finish, clocking in at 58.89, and
Sarah Olojo claimed third in the triple jump with a leap of 11.94m.
At the Wisconsin Alumni Classic,
Elijah Olige sprinted to a runner-up showing in the 400m, clocking in at 48.49, while
Kevin White grabbed third in the 800m with a time of 1:50.05.
"We took a small group out to the NIU Huskie Classic and had some great tune-up performances," Loyola head coach
Bob Thurnhoffer said. "Oyinlola is rounding back to top form after a severe ankle injury in February and we are now sitting 2-3-4 in the triple jump heading into conference. Vince looked spectacular in the open 400m and Dino is absolutely on fire in the high jump. It was just what we needed heading into next week."
The Loyola track and field teams now turn their attention to the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships next weekend in Terre Haute, Ind.
