Troy University Athletics
Troy University
Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker
Troy Concludes Season Opener at Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker
12/6/2024 7:39:00 PM | Track & Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A first-place finish by Haley Wilson in the women's 800 meter highlighted Troy's first meet of the indoor track & field season at the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker.
Wilson, a freshman from Phenix City, Ala., starred in her first collegiate track meet, finishing with a time of 2:15.50 to win the 800 meter. Fellow freshman Lexi Roberts wasn't far behind her, placing sixth with a time of 2:22.25.
In the women's high jump, Sydney Lockner set a personal record with a 1.45m jump. Freshman Vega Kaagstroem placed in the top ten in the same event, finishing ninth with a 1.55m jump.
Freshman Aaliyah Murphy got off to a strong start to her collegiate career, finishing third in the women's 400 with a time of 57.47 seconds. Murphy also finished 11th in the preliminary round of the 60m hurdles with an 8.97-second time.
The Trojans snagged another top ten finish in the women's triple jump, with Jordan Bailey finishing eighth at 11.56m. Faith Jones finished fourth in the preliminary round of the 60m hurdles, however she did not finish in the final round.
In the women's 4x400, the team of Aaliyah Murphy, Faith Jones, Catherine Forbes and Haley Wilson placed sixth with a time of 4:00.62. Another group that consisted of Jasmine Jimenez, Kyra Dalluge, Lexi Roberts and Yaremi Figueroa placed 12th with a 4:12.34 relay.
Troy had two top 10 finishes in the women's weight throw, with Joy Edward (16.56m) placing seventh and Biniosa Ezukuse (16.04m) placing 10th.
Quotable – Head Coach Marc Davis
"It was a good start for the women. We brought many newcomers to the team to get their feet wet. There were some veteran members of the team that competed as well who showed great promise for the season."
"We have a young team. We have to develop and give as many opportunities as possible. The team competed well and for each other and that is what you look for. I cannot wait to get back in the second semester to compete. Tomorrow morning, we have our intra-squad meet back on campus. These kids will compete once again along with the rest of their teammates in what could be a very spirited competition."
Next Up
The Trojans will get a break for the holidays before returning to action at the UAB Blazer Invitational in Birmingham, Ala., on January 11.
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