May 25, 2007

Lauren Collins Finishes 9th in High Jump at NCAA West Regional

May 25, 2007

Results

Eugene, Ore. -- UC Irvine sophomore Lauren Collins finished ninth in the high jump with a mark of 5-7 ¼ Friday in the NCAA Track & Field West Regional at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

Senior Ricky Barnes finished third in his heat of the 1500 meters with a time of 3:43.97 to advance to Saturday's final. The three-fastest times of the day came out his heat.

Freshman Napoleon Greene stumbled on the 10th hurdle in the prelims of the 400-meter hurdles and finished in 55.70, not advancing to Saturday's final.

Freshman Alisha Misiata placed 21st in the women's shot put with a mark of 45-5 ¼.

In addition to Barnes running in the 1500 final Saturday, Jon Wratten and Julian Eison will compete in the high jump while Sky Johnston and Tim Hearst will be in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.