TicketsCINCINNATI - The second day of competition at the 2019 American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships came to a close Saturday night inside Cessna Stadium in Wichita, Kan., with both University of Cincinnati teams sitting second in the team standings ahead of the final day of competition. Three more Bearcats earned all-conference accolades (Top 3 finish in an event), highlighted by Sadie Brass, who entered the women's pole vault seeded ninth and finished as the league runner-up in her senior competition.
// TEAM STANDINGS
Through the second day of competition, both Bearcats teams sit second in the overall team standings with many event finals taking place Sunday. On the women's side, eight of the 21 events have been scored so far with host Wichita State having scored 66 points and UC sitting second with 47. The Top 5 is rounded out by Memphis (45), Tulsa (35) and Tulane (22). On the men's side, the Shockers have 87 points through seven events while the Bearcats sit second with 51 points. UConn (42) is in third with both Tulsa and Memphis tied for fourth overall with 21 points each.
// TURNING BRASS TO SILVER
Perhaps one of the more surprising results of the day came in the women's pole vault as Brass finished as the runner-up as she cleared a huge PR of 4.01m (13-01.75) to become just the seventh woman in program history to clear four meters during the outdoor season. Now ranked seventh in the history of the program, Brass earned her first podium finish and her first all-conference accolade while grabbing a huge eight points for the team as the vault scored nine points as Brooke Catherine placed eighth as well. To add to it, Brass' clearance today was a 4.25" improvement over her personal best as well.
// TAKING THEIR SHOT (PUT)
The Bearcats sent four women to compete in the shot put and all four reached the final with three scoring Top 8 finishes to score 14 points for the team. The group was led by Annette Echikunwoke who took runner-up honors as she hit a best of 15.50m (50-10.25) to earn her second all-conference honor of the weekend after winning the hammer title one day prior. Freshman Malin Smith was fifth overall at 15.15m (49-08.50) to grab four points while Leah Heckaman finished seventh with a best of 15.06m (49-05.00) to grab two points. Jane Sensibaugh reached the finals and placed ninth overall with a toss of 14.48m (47-06.25), leaving her one position shy of scoring.
// THROWING IN POINTS
The men's shot put also picked up valuable points as all three men in the competition not only reached the final, but scored as well. Marcus Abraham led the charge as he had a best mark of 17.48m (57-04.25) to finish third and earn all-conference honors along with six team points. Sam Meece, the hammer champion from one day prior, placed sixth overall with a PR 16.95m (55-07.50) that not only earned UC three team points, but also pushed him to #7 on the all-time Top 10 list in program history. Aaron Deaton was the third scorer as he moved up to eighth in the finals with a best of 16.30m (53-05.75) that earned one point, giving the men 10 for the event.
// FRENCH CONNECTION
Competing in his first decathlon this year, Damien Berthenet battled to the finish as he scored 7,084 points to post the ninth-best score in program history and the third-best total this weekend to earn all-conference honors and six team points. Along with his 3,495 points scored in today's five events (#3 total in UC history), Berthenet won both the discus (38.52m/126-04) and javelin (57.59m/188-11) to pick up big points while posting the #7 and #4 marks, respectively, in UC's decathlon history.
// SEVEN FOR NINE
The women sent three Bearcats to compete in the heptathlon with all three scoring points as well. Katie Straus led the charge as she finished the seven-event competition in fourth place with 4,990 points while Naomi Urbano (4,908 points) and Sydney Spears (4,649 points) place sixth and eighth, respectively. Combined, the trio added nine points to the team's total.
// OVER BARRIERS
In the lone scoring distance event of the night, Toni Banos took to the track in the 3,000m steeplechase and placed seventh overall for the men as he covered the distance in 9:11.97. His time not only stands as a personal best, it also scored two points for the men.
// SANDY SCORING
Several Bearcats competed in the long jump competitions with two scoring points for the team. In the women's competition, Irati Mitxelena posted a best of 5.80m (19-00.50) on the day to finish seventh overall and earn two points for the team. On the men's side, Andre Wright jumped to 7.16m (23-06.00) to finish seventh as well with Tim Maduka also making the final and finishing ninth with a best of 6.87m (22-06.50) on the day.
// MOVING ON • WOMEN
Three women earned finals berths based on their runs Saturday, including two freshmen. Caisja Chandler ran 11.48 in the 100m dash to post the top qualifying mark (as she did in the 200m one day earlier). That time also broke the school record (11.52) and her own school freshman record (11.53). Her fellow classmate Faith Banks is the fourth qualifier in the 400m after running 54.74 while Katrina Patterson ran 4:38.01 in the 1,500m to place 10th and earn a spot in the 12-runner final. Patterson's mark also is a PR and ranks ninth in program history.
// MOVING ON • MEN
Four men punched their tickets to the finals in their running events Saturday after doing what they needed to advance from the preliminary rounds. In the 110m hurdles, both Connor Duricky (14.31) and Arthur Greenlee (14.38) advanced with Isaiah McCall tying for eighth place, but missing out on the final spot in the finals by 0.04 seconds. Chris Borzor ran 48.03 to post the third qualifying time in the 400m while Andrew Schille will race in the 1,500m final after running 3:57.27 to qualify fourth.
// IN THE BLOCKS
The final day of action gets underway Sunday at 2:30 p.m. CT with the men's high jump, the women's discus and the women's triple jump all starting at the same time. The running events get started at 4:30 p.m. CT with the women's 4x100m relay.
2019 AAC Outdoor Championships
Wichita, Kan.
May 11, 2019 • Day 2 Results
Women's Results
100m Dash • Prelims
1. Caisja Chandler • 11.48 (+0.2) • SB, PR, UC RECORD & UC Frosh Record • qualifies to final
400m Dash • Prelims
4. Faith Banks • 54.74 • qualifies to final
15. Haisha Bisiolu • 55.89
17. Tiona Lattimore • 56.23
1,500m Run • Prelims
10. Katrina Patterson • 4:38.01 • SB, PR & UC #9 • qualifies to final
16. Leah Maschino • 4:45.59
Long Jump • FINAL
7. Irati Mitxelena • 5.80m (19-00.50)(+0.0) • 1 point
15. Kennedy Marable • 5.53m (18-01.75)(-0.3)
Pole Vault • FINAL
2. Sadie Brass • 4.01m (13-01.75) • SB, PR & UC #7 • 8 points • All-Conference
8. Brooke Catherine • 3.81m (12-06.00) • 1 point
t9. Rachel Coghill • 3.66m (12-00.00)
Lily Bunse • no height
Allie Plybon • no height
Shot Put • FINAL
2. Annette Echikunwoke • 15.50m (50-10.25) • 8 points • All-Conference
5. Malin Smith • 15.15m (49-08.50) • 4 points
7. Leah Heckaman • 15.06m (49-05.00) • 2 points
9. Jane Sensibaugh • 14.48m (47-06.25)
Heptathlon • FINAL
4. Katie Straus • 4,990 points • 5 points
6. Naomi Urbano • 4,908 points • SB • 3 points
8. Sydney Spears • 4,649 points • 1 point
Heptathlon Day 2 Scores
Naomi Urbano • 1,935 points • SB
Katie Straus • 1,833 points
Sydney Spears • 1,768 points • SB & PR
Heptathlon #5 • Long Jump
8. Katie Straus • 5.21m (17-01.25)(+0.0)[617p]
11. Naomi Urbano • 5.15m (16-10.75)(+0.0)[601p]
13. Sydney Spears • 5.10m (16-08.75)(+0.2)[587p]
Heptathlon #6 • Javelin
3. Naomi Urbano • 35.06m (115-00)[573p] • HEP SB
10. Katie Straus • 30.11m (98-09)[479p]
14. Sydney Spears • 25.77m (84-06)[397p] • SB & PR
Heptathlon #7 • 800m Run
2. Katie Straus • 2:22.70 [787p]
3. Sydney Spears • 2:22.96 [784p] • SB & UC HEP #7
5. Naomi Urbano • 2:24.65 [761p]
Men's Results
100m Dash • Prelims
12. Quincy Mitchell • 10.59 (+0.7)
17. Anthony Woods • 10.86 (+0.7)
19. Mykel Chambers • 10.94 (+0.3)
110m Hurdles • Prelims
4. Connor Duricky • 14.31 (+0.8) • SB • qualifies to final
5. Arthur Greenlee • 14.38 (+0.8) • qualifies to final
9. Isaiah McCall • 14.53 (+0.8)
400m Dash • Prelims
3. Chris Borzor • 48.02 • qualifies to final
1,500m Run • Prelims
4. Andrew Schille • 3:57.27 • qualifies to final
3,000m Steeplechase • FINAL
7. Toni Banos • 9:11.97 • SB & PR • 2 points
Long Jump • FINAL
7. Andre Wright • 7.16m (23-06.00)(+1.0) • 2 points
9. Tim Maduka • 6.87m (22-06.50)(+0.4)
10. Brandon White • 6.81m (22-04.25)(+1.3)
Shot Put • FINAL
3. Marcus Abraham • 17.48m (57-04.25) • 6 points • All-Conference
6. Sam Meece • 16.95m (55-07.50) • SB, PR & UC #7 • 3 points
8. Aaron Deaton • 16.30m (53-05.75) • 1 point
Decathlon • FINAL
3. Damien Berthenet • 7,084 points • UC #9
Decathlon Day 2 Score
Damien Berthenet • 3,495 points • UC DEC #3
Decathlon #6 • 110m Hurdles
3. Damien Berthenet • 15.07 (+0.7)[841p] • UC DEC #4
Decathlon #7 • Discus
1. Damien Berthenet • 38.52m (126-04)[635p] • UC DEC #7
Decathlon #8 • Pole Vault
3. Damien Berthenet • 4.45m (14-07.25)[746p]
Decathlon #9 • Javelin
1. Damien Berthenet • 57.59m (188-11)[702p] • SB, PR & UC DEC #4
Decathlon #10 • 1,500m Run
7. Damien Berthenet • 4:58.02 [571p]
TEAM SCORES
Women (8 of 21 events)
1. Wichita State • 66
2. CINCINNATI • 47
3. Memphis • 45
4. Tulsa • 35
5. Tulane • 22
Men (7 of 21 events)
1. Wichita State • 87
2. CINCINNATI • 51
3. UConn • 42
4. Tulsa & Memphis • 21
// TEAM STANDINGS
Through the second day of competition, both Bearcats teams sit second in the overall team standings with many event finals taking place Sunday. On the women's side, eight of the 21 events have been scored so far with host Wichita State having scored 66 points and UC sitting second with 47. The Top 5 is rounded out by Memphis (45), Tulsa (35) and Tulane (22). On the men's side, the Shockers have 87 points through seven events while the Bearcats sit second with 51 points. UConn (42) is in third with both Tulsa and Memphis tied for fourth overall with 21 points each.
// TURNING BRASS TO SILVER
Perhaps one of the more surprising results of the day came in the women's pole vault as Brass finished as the runner-up as she cleared a huge PR of 4.01m (13-01.75) to become just the seventh woman in program history to clear four meters during the outdoor season. Now ranked seventh in the history of the program, Brass earned her first podium finish and her first all-conference accolade while grabbing a huge eight points for the team as the vault scored nine points as Brooke Catherine placed eighth as well. To add to it, Brass' clearance today was a 4.25" improvement over her personal best as well.
// TAKING THEIR SHOT (PUT)
The Bearcats sent four women to compete in the shot put and all four reached the final with three scoring Top 8 finishes to score 14 points for the team. The group was led by Annette Echikunwoke who took runner-up honors as she hit a best of 15.50m (50-10.25) to earn her second all-conference honor of the weekend after winning the hammer title one day prior. Freshman Malin Smith was fifth overall at 15.15m (49-08.50) to grab four points while Leah Heckaman finished seventh with a best of 15.06m (49-05.00) to grab two points. Jane Sensibaugh reached the finals and placed ninth overall with a toss of 14.48m (47-06.25), leaving her one position shy of scoring.
// THROWING IN POINTS
The men's shot put also picked up valuable points as all three men in the competition not only reached the final, but scored as well. Marcus Abraham led the charge as he had a best mark of 17.48m (57-04.25) to finish third and earn all-conference honors along with six team points. Sam Meece, the hammer champion from one day prior, placed sixth overall with a PR 16.95m (55-07.50) that not only earned UC three team points, but also pushed him to #7 on the all-time Top 10 list in program history. Aaron Deaton was the third scorer as he moved up to eighth in the finals with a best of 16.30m (53-05.75) that earned one point, giving the men 10 for the event.
// FRENCH CONNECTION
Competing in his first decathlon this year, Damien Berthenet battled to the finish as he scored 7,084 points to post the ninth-best score in program history and the third-best total this weekend to earn all-conference honors and six team points. Along with his 3,495 points scored in today's five events (#3 total in UC history), Berthenet won both the discus (38.52m/126-04) and javelin (57.59m/188-11) to pick up big points while posting the #7 and #4 marks, respectively, in UC's decathlon history.
// SEVEN FOR NINE
The women sent three Bearcats to compete in the heptathlon with all three scoring points as well. Katie Straus led the charge as she finished the seven-event competition in fourth place with 4,990 points while Naomi Urbano (4,908 points) and Sydney Spears (4,649 points) place sixth and eighth, respectively. Combined, the trio added nine points to the team's total.
// OVER BARRIERS
In the lone scoring distance event of the night, Toni Banos took to the track in the 3,000m steeplechase and placed seventh overall for the men as he covered the distance in 9:11.97. His time not only stands as a personal best, it also scored two points for the men.
// SANDY SCORING
Several Bearcats competed in the long jump competitions with two scoring points for the team. In the women's competition, Irati Mitxelena posted a best of 5.80m (19-00.50) on the day to finish seventh overall and earn two points for the team. On the men's side, Andre Wright jumped to 7.16m (23-06.00) to finish seventh as well with Tim Maduka also making the final and finishing ninth with a best of 6.87m (22-06.50) on the day.
// MOVING ON • WOMEN
Three women earned finals berths based on their runs Saturday, including two freshmen. Caisja Chandler ran 11.48 in the 100m dash to post the top qualifying mark (as she did in the 200m one day earlier). That time also broke the school record (11.52) and her own school freshman record (11.53). Her fellow classmate Faith Banks is the fourth qualifier in the 400m after running 54.74 while Katrina Patterson ran 4:38.01 in the 1,500m to place 10th and earn a spot in the 12-runner final. Patterson's mark also is a PR and ranks ninth in program history.
// MOVING ON • MEN
Four men punched their tickets to the finals in their running events Saturday after doing what they needed to advance from the preliminary rounds. In the 110m hurdles, both Connor Duricky (14.31) and Arthur Greenlee (14.38) advanced with Isaiah McCall tying for eighth place, but missing out on the final spot in the finals by 0.04 seconds. Chris Borzor ran 48.03 to post the third qualifying time in the 400m while Andrew Schille will race in the 1,500m final after running 3:57.27 to qualify fourth.
// IN THE BLOCKS
The final day of action gets underway Sunday at 2:30 p.m. CT with the men's high jump, the women's discus and the women's triple jump all starting at the same time. The running events get started at 4:30 p.m. CT with the women's 4x100m relay.
2019 AAC Outdoor Championships
Wichita, Kan.
May 11, 2019 • Day 2 Results
Women's Results
100m Dash • Prelims
1. Caisja Chandler • 11.48 (+0.2) • SB, PR, UC RECORD & UC Frosh Record • qualifies to final
400m Dash • Prelims
4. Faith Banks • 54.74 • qualifies to final
15. Haisha Bisiolu • 55.89
17. Tiona Lattimore • 56.23
1,500m Run • Prelims
10. Katrina Patterson • 4:38.01 • SB, PR & UC #9 • qualifies to final
16. Leah Maschino • 4:45.59
Long Jump • FINAL
7. Irati Mitxelena • 5.80m (19-00.50)(+0.0) • 1 point
15. Kennedy Marable • 5.53m (18-01.75)(-0.3)
Pole Vault • FINAL
2. Sadie Brass • 4.01m (13-01.75) • SB, PR & UC #7 • 8 points • All-Conference
8. Brooke Catherine • 3.81m (12-06.00) • 1 point
t9. Rachel Coghill • 3.66m (12-00.00)
Lily Bunse • no height
Allie Plybon • no height
Shot Put • FINAL
2. Annette Echikunwoke • 15.50m (50-10.25) • 8 points • All-Conference
5. Malin Smith • 15.15m (49-08.50) • 4 points
7. Leah Heckaman • 15.06m (49-05.00) • 2 points
9. Jane Sensibaugh • 14.48m (47-06.25)
Heptathlon • FINAL
4. Katie Straus • 4,990 points • 5 points
6. Naomi Urbano • 4,908 points • SB • 3 points
8. Sydney Spears • 4,649 points • 1 point
Heptathlon Day 2 Scores
Naomi Urbano • 1,935 points • SB
Katie Straus • 1,833 points
Sydney Spears • 1,768 points • SB & PR
Heptathlon #5 • Long Jump
8. Katie Straus • 5.21m (17-01.25)(+0.0)[617p]
11. Naomi Urbano • 5.15m (16-10.75)(+0.0)[601p]
13. Sydney Spears • 5.10m (16-08.75)(+0.2)[587p]
Heptathlon #6 • Javelin
3. Naomi Urbano • 35.06m (115-00)[573p] • HEP SB
10. Katie Straus • 30.11m (98-09)[479p]
14. Sydney Spears • 25.77m (84-06)[397p] • SB & PR
Heptathlon #7 • 800m Run
2. Katie Straus • 2:22.70 [787p]
3. Sydney Spears • 2:22.96 [784p] • SB & UC HEP #7
5. Naomi Urbano • 2:24.65 [761p]
Men's Results
100m Dash • Prelims
12. Quincy Mitchell • 10.59 (+0.7)
17. Anthony Woods • 10.86 (+0.7)
19. Mykel Chambers • 10.94 (+0.3)
110m Hurdles • Prelims
4. Connor Duricky • 14.31 (+0.8) • SB • qualifies to final
5. Arthur Greenlee • 14.38 (+0.8) • qualifies to final
9. Isaiah McCall • 14.53 (+0.8)
400m Dash • Prelims
3. Chris Borzor • 48.02 • qualifies to final
1,500m Run • Prelims
4. Andrew Schille • 3:57.27 • qualifies to final
3,000m Steeplechase • FINAL
7. Toni Banos • 9:11.97 • SB & PR • 2 points
Long Jump • FINAL
7. Andre Wright • 7.16m (23-06.00)(+1.0) • 2 points
9. Tim Maduka • 6.87m (22-06.50)(+0.4)
10. Brandon White • 6.81m (22-04.25)(+1.3)
Shot Put • FINAL
3. Marcus Abraham • 17.48m (57-04.25) • 6 points • All-Conference
6. Sam Meece • 16.95m (55-07.50) • SB, PR & UC #7 • 3 points
8. Aaron Deaton • 16.30m (53-05.75) • 1 point
Decathlon • FINAL
3. Damien Berthenet • 7,084 points • UC #9
Decathlon Day 2 Score
Damien Berthenet • 3,495 points • UC DEC #3
Decathlon #6 • 110m Hurdles
3. Damien Berthenet • 15.07 (+0.7)[841p] • UC DEC #4
Decathlon #7 • Discus
1. Damien Berthenet • 38.52m (126-04)[635p] • UC DEC #7
Decathlon #8 • Pole Vault
3. Damien Berthenet • 4.45m (14-07.25)[746p]
Decathlon #9 • Javelin
1. Damien Berthenet • 57.59m (188-11)[702p] • SB, PR & UC DEC #4
Decathlon #10 • 1,500m Run
7. Damien Berthenet • 4:58.02 [571p]
TEAM SCORES
Women (8 of 21 events)
1. Wichita State • 66
2. CINCINNATI • 47
3. Memphis • 45
4. Tulsa • 35
5. Tulane • 22
Men (7 of 21 events)
1. Wichita State • 87
2. CINCINNATI • 51
3. UConn • 42
4. Tulsa & Memphis • 21