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ACC Indoor Championships Conclude On Saturday
The 2018 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships conclude Saturday with finals in nine men’s and women’s running events, in addition to the men’s triple jump, the men’s pole vault, the men’s and women’s shot put, and the men’s and women’s triple jump.
Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex, and there is no charge for admission.
ACC Network Extra will continue to stream live action during the final session, with former Olympic decathlon gold medalist Dan O’Brien serving as color analyst, reprising the role he first filled at the 2015 ACC Outdoor Championships. He will be joined by veteran ESPN play-by-play announcer Shawn Kenney and Hanna Yates on sideline reporting. Coverage will air from noon until the meet’s conclusion (approximately 4:30 p.m.) on Saturday.
The Florida State men ended Friday’s day two session in first place with 43 team points, followed by Louisville with 35 and NC State with 25. Syracuse holds fourth place with 24 points, followed by Notre Dame with 21.
Virginia is in seventh place at 17, followed by Duke and Georgia Tech tied at 12, Clemson 10, Miami 6, and North Carolina, Wake Forest and Pitt with two points each.
Louisville leads on the women’s side with 58 points, and North Carolina holds second place with 43. Virginia Tech follows with 32.
The Miami women hold fourth place with 24 points, followed by Duke 23, Florida State 18, Virginia 15.5 and Syracuse 10.5. NC State and Pitt are tied for ninth with 10 points each, followed by Wake Forest 9, Clemson 8, Notre Dame 7, Boston College 3 and Georgia Tech 2.
A glance at Saturday’s action, which included several noteworthy efforts, including ACC-record performances by NC State weight thrower Josh Davis and Duke runner Steven Solomon in the 400 meters:
Women’s High Jump
After narrowly missing out on a women’s high jump gold medal last season, North Carolina’s Nicole Greene heads home with one this year. Greene wrapped up Friday evening competition by matching her lifetime best in the event, jumping 1.88 meters (6-2) for the third time this season. Greene’s effort matched her No. 3 national mark and helped UNC to the No. 2 spot in the team standings heading into Saturday. Wake Forest junior Alexandria Florent took the silver medal at 1.78m (5-10), and 2017 champion Eleonora Omoregie earned the bronze at 1.75m (5-8.75).
Women’s Weight Throw
Freshman Makenli Forest continued a strong day two for the Louisville women at the ACC Championships, taking home the gold medal with a throw of 21.58m (70-9.75). Forest outdistanced veteran teammate Emmonie Henderson, who took the bronze with a throw of 20.26m (66-5.75). The silver went to North Carolina junior Alexandria Cooke, who registered personal bests on each of her throws en route to a second-place finish of 20.27 (66-6).
Men’s 5,000 meters
For the third consecutive year, the men’s 5k gold medal belongs to Syracuse’s Justyn Knight The senior All-American pulled ahead on the closing laps to take Friday’s race with a time of 13:50.79 – just off his ACC Championship mark of 13:50.27 last year at Notre Dame. Syracuse teammate Phil Germano followed Knight’s facility record effort with a silver medal time of 13:51.50, and Virginia Tech’s Peter Seufer was third at 13:55.40. The Orange wound up taking five of the top 10 spots in the race and picked up a quick 24 team points.
Women’s 5,000m
Louisville’s Dorcas Wasike set a steady pace, then outsprinted Florida State’s Militsa Mircheva and Syracuse’s Paige Stoner at the finish to claim the women’s 5K with a gold medal time of 16:34.03. Mircheva took second place at 16:34.93. Stoner, the 2017 ACC Cross Country Champion, earned the bronze medal with her 16:37.37 finish.
Men’s Long Jump
To say Florida State dominated the 2018 ACC Indoor long jump competition would understate the case. The Seminoles grabbed the top four spots in Saturday’s competition, vaulting to the top of the team standings in the process.
Kenneth Fisher led the way with his jump of 7.79m (25-6.25), Corion Knight followed at 7.75m (25-5.25), and Armani Wallace took the bronze at 7.57m (24-10). Freshman Jakub Andrzejczak rounded out the FSU foursome at 7.54m (24-9).
The Seminoles now hold first place with 43 team points, eight ahead of second-place Louisville.
Men’s 200 meters qualifying
Florida State sprinter Andre Ewers became a double-qualifying leader late Friday afternoon, pacing the men’s 200 meters with a time of 20.72. He was followed in the qualifying pecking order by NC State’s Dylan Peebles, Clemson’s Cordell Lamb, Virginia Tech’s Gregory Chiles, NC State’s Shannon Patterson, Pitt freshmen Jabari Michael-Khensu and Ade Jones-Roundtree, and Clemson’s Alex Sands.
Women’s 200 meters qualifying
After already qualifying for the women’s 60 meters finals, Florida State’s Ka’Tia Seymour and Shauna Helps, as well as the Clemson duo of Rebeka Smith and Torie Robinson assured themselves of a busy Saturday. The four also qualified in the 200 meters, along with Miami’s Alfreda Steele, Duke’s Kethlin Campbell, Virginia Tech’s Courtney Blanden and Pitt’s Desiree Garland.
Women’s Pole Vault
The pole vault has historically paid off big for Virginia Tech at the ACC Championships, and a pair of freshmen Hokie women made sure it did again on Friday. Lisa Gunnarsson took the gold medal with her vault of 4.35m (14-3.25), and Rachel Baxter followed at 4.30 (14-1.25). Duke’s Madison Heath had a bronze medal effort with her personal best of 4.25m (13-11.25). Heath tied with three other competitors – including teammate Laura Marty – and earned third place on progressions.
The top-two punch of Gunnarsson and Baxter pushed Virginia Tech into first place in the overall standings, four points ahead of Louisville and nine ahead of Duke.
Men’s 800 Prelim
Clemson junior John Lewis led a talented 800m preliminary field with his time of 1:48.62. Lewis placed just ahead of ACC Championship record holder Patrick Joseph of Virginia Tech (1:49.38) and Wake Forest All-American Robert Heppenstall (1:49.55). Also qualifying for Saturday’s field were Georgia Tech’s Andres Littig, Pitt’s Dante Watson, Georgia Tech’s Avery Bartlett, Virginia Tech’s Neil Gourley and Duke’s Matt Wisner.
Women’s 800m Prelim
Clemson freshman Kamryn McIntosh and Tiger senior Fellan Ferguson led qualifying for Saturday’s women’s 800 final, posting respective times of 2:05.84 and 2:05.94. The remaining field for Saturday’s race will include Miami’s Kayla Johnson, Virginia Tech’s Rachel Pocratsky and Laurie Barton, Florida State’s Madison Harris, North Carolina’s Blake Dodge and Notre Dame’s Kelly Hart.
Men’s 60m Prelim
Florida State junior Andre Ewers entered the ACC Championships with the nation’s top time in the 60 meters, and he followed form by leading Friday’s qualifying with a time of 6.69. Ewers will be joined by Miami’s Myles Valentine, Notre Dame’s Troy Pride Jr., Florida State’s Edward Clarke, NC State’s Cravont Charleston, Florida State’s Darryl Gay, NC State’s Dylan Peebles and North Carolina’s Dontavian Smith.
Women’s 60m Prelims
Clemson took two of the top spots in qualifying for the women’s 60 meters as Rebekah Smith and Torie Robinson joined Florida State freshman Jayla Kirkland in checking in at 7:31. They will be joined in Saturday’s finals by North Carolina’s Brianna Duncan, NC State’s Gabriele Cunningham, Florida State’s Ka’Tia Seymour and Shauna Helps (giving the Seminoles three in the finals) and Virginia Tech’s Caitlin Tate.
Men’s Weight Throw: NC State's Davis Shatters Previous Marks
NC State senior Josh Davis' already stellar indoor season became one for the ages on Friday, as he took the men’s weight throw with an conference and ACC Championship record throw of 23.83m (78-2.25). Davis broke the previous overall mark of 23.73m set by Virginia Tech’s Spyridon Jullien in 2006 and the championship mark of 23.69m set by Virginia Tech’s Alexander Ziegler in 2013. Davis’ throw also ranks first in the nation this season and is a Clemson facility record.
Virginia junior Hilmar Orn Jonsson followed at 21.04m (69-0.5), and Miami freshman Kevin Arreaga took the bronze at 20.75m (68-1m).
Men’s 400 Prelim: Duke's Solomon Sprints Into Record Book
Duke senior Steven Solomon showed everyone in attendance Friday why he was an eighth-place finisher at the 2012 Olympic Games. The Stanford transfer led 400 qualifying with a time of 45.44 that stands as a new conference and ACC Championship record and currently ranks fourth in the nation. But it isn’t a personal best for Solomon, an Australian native who has run the event in as fast as 45.14.
Solomon will be joined in Saturday’s final by North Carolina’s Kenny Selmon, Clemson’s Jeffrey Green, Georgia Tech’s Daniel Pietsch, Virginia’s Brandon Outlaw, Georgia Tech’s Ben Jean, Louisville’s Carlos Coleman and Clemson’s Cordell Lamb.
Women’s 400 Prelim
Clemson senior Olivia James made the most of her chance to qualify on her home track, placing atop an eight-heat 400 field with a time of 53.25 on Friday afternoon. She will be joined in Saturday’s finals by Virginia’s Anna Jefferson, Clemson’s Kendra Clarke, Pitt’s Desiree Garland, Syracuse’s Kadejhia Sellers, North Carolina’s Cierra Dunston, Duke’s Madeline Price and North Carolina’s McKinley McNeill.
Men’s Mile Prelim
A competitive men’s mile qualifier saw three seniors lead the way. Virginia Tech’s Vincent Ciattei finished in front at 4:05.08, followed by Wake Forest’s Sebastian Fishbach at 4:05.49 and Virginia’s Mike Marsella at 4:05.68. The trio will be joined in Saturday’s final by Virginia Tech’s Daniel Jaskowak, Notre Dame’s Yared Nuguse and Jacob Dumford, NC State’s Tim Bason, Florida State’s Michael Hall Virginia’s Spencer Dodds and Virginia Tech’s Diego Zarate.
Women’s Mile Prelim
Following up on her strong 1600 leg in Friday night’s women’s DMR, Notre Dame’s Jessica Harris led Friday’s women’s mile qualifying at 4:43.12. Clemson’s Grace Barnett followed at 4:45.60. They will be joined in Saturday’s finals by Florida State’s Jodie Judd and Maudie Skyring, Boston College’s Paige Duce, Pitt’s Miranda Salvo, Notre Dame’s Annasophia Keller, Georgia Tech’s Amy Ruiz, Virginia Tech’s Katie Kennedy and NC State’s Ryen Frazier.
Women’s Long Jump
Freshman Anna Keefer delivered North Carolina’s first ACC women’s long jump championship since 2000, posting a gold medal mark of 6.16m (20-2.5). She outdistanced fellow freshman Gabriela Leon of Louisville, who jumped 6.11m (20-0.5). Virginia junior Mia Barron was next at 6.09m (19-11.75). The marks were personal bests for all three competitors.
Men’s 60m Hurdles Prelims
Syracuse’s Angelo Goss, who entered this week’s competition with a top-four time nationally in the men’s 60 meter hurdles, led qualifying Friday with a time of 7.77. Florida State’s Trey Cunningham followed at 7.79. They will be joined in Saturday’s finals by Clemson’s Kirk Lewis, Syracuse’s Matt Moore, Richard Floyd and David Gilstrap, Virginia Tech’s Keishaun Limehouse and Florida State’s Tyricke Dickens.
Louisville’s Delgado Nails Down Heptathlon
Louisville senior Joe Delgado left no room for doubt in the men’s pentathlon, nailing down the gold medal with a first-place time of 2:39.15. Delgado finished first in the overall scoring with 5,653 points. Duke freshman Jacob Sobota took the silver medal with 5, 516. Florida State junior Dante Newberg took third place with 5,291.
Virginia Tech’s Mackenzie Muldoon took second place in the 1,000 meters at 2:45.76, and North Carolina’s Will Eskew placed third at 2:46.16.
Delgado/s effort helped push Louisville's lead in the team scoring. The Cardinals are currently in front with 31 points, followed by Virginia Tech with 17 and Notre Dame with 16. Duke, NC State and Florida State are tied for fourth place with 11 points each.
Women's 60m Hurdle Prelims
Florida State sophomore Cortney Jones and Georgia Tech junior Jeanine Williams led women’s 60-meter hurdle qualifying with their times of 8.12, which rank among the nation’s top five. Jones, who placed a fraction ahead of Williams, registered a personal best. They will be joined in Saturday’s finals by Miami’s Tiara McMinn, Clemson’s Markeeta Thomas, Syracuse’s Tia Thevenin, Notre Dame’s Summer Thorpe, NC State’s Gabriele Cunningham and Georgia Tech’s Raven Stewart.
Men’s Heptathlon Pole Vault
Louisville’s heptathlon pole vault effort proved successful, as Eric Fox won the event and Joe Delgado took third place to maintain his overall first-place standing. Fox placed first at 5.00m (16-4.75). Duke freshman Jacob Sobota followed at 4.90m (16-0.75), and Delgado followed at 4.50m (14-9).
With only the 1,000 meters remaining, Delgado leads the overall standings with 4,770 points. Sobota is next at 4,751, while Florida State’s Dante Newberg holds the third position with 4,586 points.
Men’s High Jump
After seeing Damar Robinson claim the men’s indoor high jump championship each of the past two seasons, Louisville kept the gold medal thanks to a stellar effort from Javen Reeves. The Cardinal senior stepped up with a mark of 2.21m (7-3), matching Robinson’s winning mark from last season. Notre Dame junior Matthew Birzer and Louisville senior Jerin Allen both followed at 2.18m (7-1.75), with Birzer earning the silver medal edge on progressions.
Men’s Heptathlon 60m Hurdles
Duke freshman Christian Friis prevailed in the first men’s heptathlon event of Friday’s session, taking the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.24. Virginia Tech took the next two spots, with junior Mackenzie Muldoon crossing the line at 8.35, just ahead of freshman Jaelyn Demory at 8.36.
With the pole vault and 1,000 meters still remaining, Louisville senior Joe Delgado continues to lead the overall scoring with 4,010 points. Florida State junior Dante Newberg holds second at 3,913, and Duke freshman Jacob Sobota is third with 3,871 points.
Full Friday Slate at Clemson
The 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships head into the second day of competition at Clemson following an entertaining Thursday session in which Virginia Tech swept both the men’s and women’s DMRs, and Louisville’s Holly Hankenson captured the pentathlon in a tight competition with defending champion Michelle Atherley of Miami.
The time 10:57.60 time by the Virginia Tech women currently ranks No. 1 in the nation, just off the ACC overall and Championship record of 10:57.41 set by Florida State in 2013. Clemson’s time of 10:58.83 vaulted the Tigers into the No. 2 spot nationally.
Miami will enter Friday’s session holding the lead in the women’s teams scoring with 14 points, while Louisville follows with 13, and Virginia Tech is in third place with 10. Clemson is fourth with eight points, while Notre Dame and Duke are tied for fifth with six points apiece.
Virginia Tech’s gold medal in the DMR netted the early lead in the team scoring. The Hokies (10 points) placed ahead of Notre Dame (8) and Clemson (6).
Much of Friday’s ACC Indoor Track and Field Championship session is devoted to qualifying in the running events. Qualifying is set in both the men’s and women’s mile, 60-meter hurdles, 400 meters, 60 meters, 800 meters and 200 meters. Finals in each of those events are set for Saturday at the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex.
Finals in both the men’s and women’s 5,000-meter run are set for this evening. Otherwise, all of Friday’s scoring will be determined in field events and the conclusion of the men’s heptathlon.
Competition begins at 10 a.m. at the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex, and there is no charge for admission.
Friday will include one schedule change. The men’s high jump, which was originally set for a 10:30 a.m. start, will now begin at 11:45 a.m.
ACC Network Extra will live stream action the final two days, with former Olympic decathlon gold medalist Dan O’Brien serving as color analyst, reprising the role he first filled at the 2015 ACC Outdoor Championships. He will be joined by veteran ESPN play-by-play announcer Shawn Kenney and sideline reporter Hanna Yates. Coverage will air from 3:30 p.m. until the conclusion of the 5,000m finals on Friday, and on Saturday from noon until the meet’s conclusion (approximately 4:30 p.m.)