SEATTLE – Two weeks after setting the program's indoor record in the triple jump, Rachela Pace nearly made it 2-for-2 on Saturday at the UW Invitational. In the long jump, the junior moved up to No. 2 all-time at Fresno State.
With two jumps narrowly over six meters, the first two of her career, the junior left her best for last. With first place in the event already in hand, Pace recorded a jump of 6.31m/20-8.5 on her final attempt.
In the shot put, the Bulldogs went 2-4-6 with Jocelynn Budwig leading the crew with a toss of 14.41m/55-2.75. Morgan Johnson (13.98m/45-10.5) and Amelia DiPaola (13.81m/45-5.5) finished fourth and sixth, respectively.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –Ceonna Pipion closed out the weekend at the New Mexico Team Open turning in the program's No. 3 time 400 meters.
Finishing fifth in a strong field, Pipion clocked a time of 54.24. The senior's previous indoor best entering the meet stood at 55.12.
Pipion returned to the track in the final event of the day, joining her teammates in the 4x400 relay. Alongside Iyanna Ross, Chloe Sharp and Miana Giovannini, the group finished third with a time of 3:41.49, their fastest time of the season.
QUOTES
Audra Smith, Fresno State Jumps and Multis Coach
"Super exciting weekend for the jumps group. Multiple PRs, a first-place in the high jump by Liz Tarczy at 1.75. A big win for Rachela Pace in the long with a leap of 6.31. So proud of this group and really looking forward to where we are heading."
Joe Riccio, Fresno State Throws Coach
"Extremely happy with the trajectory of the athletes. They are responding to the training and are gearing up for a big finish to the indoor season. Emma (Harper), Maria (Lawson) and Morgan (Johnson) had fabulous performances with personal records and each thrower had a season best if not a PR."
UP NEXT
Fresno State will return to Spokane, Wash., on Thursday for the Riverfront Invitational and Multis.