DAYTONA BEACH,FL – The Augusta University women's outdoor track and field team finished 6th this past weekend at the Peach Belt Conference Championships at Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL.
During the two day event, AU women's track marked 4 all-conference nominations and one new school record. All top 3 finishes were named All-Conference.
Augusta University Female Athlete of the Year Mackenzie Taylor placed 3rd in the 5000m with a time of 18:14.29.
Cassie Lagan placed third in the 10000m with a time of 39:18.14.
Priscilla Ajala shined as an All-Conference performer in two events. In the 100m, she finished second with a time of 12.31. She also finished third in the 200m in 24.96 setting a new school record in the process.
Jaelen Alexander also tied a school record, finishing her 800m race in 2:21.14.
Augusta University Women's Track will conclude its regular season at the Last Chance Meet on Saturday May 15th at Lee University.
Peach Belt Conference Women's Track Awards
Women's Track Athlete of the Year
Breanna Hammond, North Georgia
Women's Field Athlete of the Year
Raigan Evans, UNC Pembroke
Women's Track Freshman of the Year
Alyssa Zack, Embry-Riddle
Women's Field Freshman of the Year
Lilian Marino, UNC Pembroke
Elite 16 Award presented by EAB
Olivia Terwilliger, North Georgia
Women's Coaches of the Year
Mike Rololino, Embry-Riddle
Peter Ormsby, UNC Pembroke
Women's Track All-Sportsmanship Team
Augusta - Skylar Ackerman
Clayton State - Ny'Asia Green
Columbus State - Semia Houston
Embry-Riddle - Sophia Gustley
Nova Southeastern - Carly Rothert
UNC Pembroke - Caroline Flax
North Georgia -Abigail Kirkland
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