FRESNO, Calif. – Boasting its most women since the NCAA adopted the current two-region format, Fresno State will begin competition on Thursday at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West First Round in Sacramento, California on May 25-27. The Bulldogs will have nine individuals in the field competing in five events, all seeking a spot in the NCAA Outdoor Championships set for June 7-10 in Austin, Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
BULLDOGS IN THE FIELD
Jordyn Bryant – Junior – Discus/Shot Put
- No. 16 in the region in the discus (55.42m/181-10)
- No. 4 in program history
- No. 48 in the region in the shot put (15.77m/51-9)
- No. 5 in program history
Jocelynn Budwig – Senior – Hammer
- No. 36 in the region (59.55m/195-4)
- No. 9 in program history
Amelia DiPaola – Junior – Hammer
- No. 26 in the region (61.46m/201-8)
- No. 6 in program history
Rhiannon Genilla – Senior – Javelin
- No. 22 in the region (50.47m/165-7)
- No. 6 in program history
Cierra Jackson – Sophomore – Discus/Shot Put
- No. 2 in the region in the discus (60.77m/199-4)
- No. 2 in program history
- No. 28 in the region in the shot put (16.39m/53-9.25)
- No. 2 in program history
- 2022 USTFCCCA Honorable Mention All-America (discus)
Cerah Moren – Senior – Javelin
- No. 27 in the region (49.91m/163-9)
Harriette Mortlock – Freshman – Javelin
- No. 26 in the region (49.99m/164-0)
Rachela Pace – Sophomore – Triple Jump
- No. 46 in the region (12.62m/41-5)
Chloe Wood – Senior – Javelin
- No. 46 in the region (46.92m/153-11)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR (ALL TIMES PACIFIC)
Thursday, May 25
10 a.m. – Jocelynn Budwig, Amelia DiPaola – Hammer
3 seeded flights of 16. Single Round. 3 attempts. Advance top 12 overall placers to Austin.
1:30 p.m. – Rhiannon Genilla, Cerah Moren, Harriette Mortlock, Chloe Wood - Javelin
3 seeded flights of 16. Single Round. 3 attempts. Advance top 12 overall placers to Austin.
6 p.m. – Jordyn Bryant, Cierra Jackson – Shot Put
3 seeded flights of 16. Single Round. 3 attempts. Advance top 12 overall placers to Austin.
Saturday, May 27
1 p.m. – Jordyn Bryant, Cierra Jackson – Discus
3 seeded flights of 16. Single Round. 3 attempts. Advance top 12 overall placers to Austin.
6 p.m. – Rachela Pace – Triple Jump
4 seeded flights of 12. Single Round. 3 attempts. Advance top 12 overall placers to Austin.
MEET INFO
Athletes who rank among the Top 48 in their respective event in the west region earn berths into the NCAA West First Rounds. The best 24 relay times also advance to NCAA First Rounds. Athletes finishing within the Top 12 times/marks and the best 12 relay teams qualify for the NCAA Championships in Austin Texas, June 7-10. The same standard is used for the NCAA East First Rounds, which is being held in Jacksonville, Florida.