CENTRAL, S.C. – The Augusta University women's track & field team opened its 2025 outdoor season at the SWU/Susan Rouse Invite, hosted by Southern Wesleyan University. The Jaguars posted multiple top finishes across sprint, distance, and field events in a strong season debut.

Top Performances

• Josalyn Branch finished second in the 100 meters with a time of 12.29 seconds.
• Emily McBride placed second in the 1500 meters, clocking in at 4:53.62.
• Brie Andrews took third place in the 800 meters with a time of 2:27.77.
• Madison Mills finished second in the long jump with a mark of 5.38 meters (17'8").
• Jala Williams claimed first place in the shot put with a throw of 11.17 meters (36'7.75").

Augusta Finishes

100 Meters

• Josalyn Branch – 2nd place (12.29)
• Madison Mitchell – 3rd place (12.60)
• Madison Mills – 5th place (12.85)
• Nene Akaose – 6th place (12.97)

200 Meters

• Josalyn Branch – 2nd place (26.41)
• Nene Akaose – 6th place (26.96)
• Madison Mitchell – 13th place (29.03)
• Rebekah Klossner – 16th place (29.25)

400 Meters

• Janiya England – 3rd place (1:05.94)
• Anna Biondolillo – 5th place (1:10.72)

800 Meters

• Brie Andrews – 3rd place (2:27.77)
• Anna Biondolillo – 15th place (2:49.96)

1500 Meters

• Emily McBride – 2nd place (4:53.62)
• Sophia Cook – 3rd place (5:04.03)
• Madison Kennedy – 5th place (5:08.99)
• Danielle Thayer – 7th place (5:16.91)
• Maria Biondolillo – 8th place (5:17.79)
• Ansley Graddy – 10th place (5:20.15)
• Lily McDonald – 11th place (5:22.42)

100-Meter Hurdles

• Rebekah Klossner – 4th place (17.67)

High Jump

• Paige Justice – 2nd place (1.40m / 4'7")

Pole Vault

• Rebekah Klossner – 2nd place (2.77m / 9'1")

Long Jump

• Madison Mills – 2nd place (5.38m / 17'8")

Shot Put

• Jala Williams – 1st place (11.17m / 36'7.75")
• Keeva Tracey – 4th place (10.32m / 33'10.25")

Discus Throw

• Jala Williams – 5th place (32.31m / 106'0")

Javelin Throw

• Keeva Tracey – 6th place (26.52m / 87'0")

The Jaguars will return to competition next weekend as they travel to Columbia, S.C., for the John-Hunter James Classic, hosted by Columbia International.