Sunday, May 2
Los Angeles, CA
10:00 AM
UCLA
vs
USC
Mia Cervantes (photo by James Lee)
Photo by: UCLA Athletics
Bruins Pick Up Nine Event Victories Against the Trojans
May 02, 2021 | Track & Field
LOS ANGELES โ UCLA and USC met for a dual meet Sunday at Drake Stadium, with the Bruins coming away with impressive performances and nine event victories on the day.
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Throws
Alyssa Wilson was the class of the women's hammer throw competition, going 69.94m (229-05) for a meet record and the second-best collegiate mark in the nation this year. Natalie Ramirez picked up a career-best toss of 52.51m (171-03), good for fourth place on the day. Jacob Wilson finished third overall in the men's competition with a mark of 62.28m (204-4).
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The Bruins notched a 1-4 sweep in the women's javelin competition. Ilaria Casarotto took home the victory on her senior day, clearing 49.86m (163-7) on her first attempt. Lauren McFall finished second, posting a mark of 48.38m (158-8) on her final throw. Isa Videler (39.00m, 127-11) and Christina Chenault (38.31m, 125-8) took third and fourth, respectively.
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Jacob Wilson went on to launch a huge PR in the shot put, clearing 19.36m (63-06.25) for third place overall. Alyssa Wilson notched her second win of the day in the shot, going 17.74m (58-02.50) for the win. Ramirez was third at 14.71m (48-03.25). Chenault (12.57m, 41-03.00) andย Videler (11.48m, 37-08.00) finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
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Alyssa Wilson completed picked up her third victory of the day with a win in the discus, going 54.17m (177-8) to earn five points for the Bruins. Ramirez was third in the competition at 49.81m (163-5), while Lydia Liu earned a fourth-place finish with a toss of 45.44m (149-1). JacobWilson was the Bruins' top finisher in the men's field, going 51.02m (167-04) for third place overall. Dayne Gordien (50.66m, 166-2) and Gino Cruz (46.69m, 153-2) took fourth and sixth, respectively.
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Sprints
Shae Anderson was electric in the women's 400m, clocking a lifetime-best time of 51.16 for the second-fastest collegiate time in the nation this season. Anderson is now No. 3 all-time in the event at UCLA. The men's 400m saw Ismail Turner match his season-best time at 46.83, notching third place overall. Christopher Hill (47.08) and Myles Misener-Daley (47.34) finished fourth and fifth overall, respectively.
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Pole Vault
Kyle Brown earned the victory in the men's pole vault, clearing a lifetime-best height of 5.11m (16-09.25). Tate Curran finished second overall with a clearance of 4.91m (16-01.25). Mia Cervantes and Camryn Thomson each cleared personal-best marks of 4.01m (12-01.75), with Cervantes earning the victory on attempts. Katerina Adamiec (3.86m, 12-08.00) and Isabella Grant (3.71m, 12-02.00) went 3-4, respectively.
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Middle Distance/Distance
Jett Charvet was UCLA's top performer in the men's 800m, clocking a huge PR with a time of 1:50.32. Kai Wingo took fifth at 1:58.18. Kate Jendrezak flew to a PR in the women's competition, going 2:06.84 for third place overall.
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The Bruins swept the first four positions in the women's 1500m, with Paige Carter earning the victory with a lifetime-best time of 4:27.48. Gwyn George followed in second at 4:29.55. Emma Tavella (4:31.71) and Alyssa Bautista (4:50.87) went 3-4, respectively. Peter Herold led the way for the Bruin men in the 1500m, taking second place overall with a time of 3:47.03. Munir Kabbara (3:47.24), Dylan Wilbur (3:47.71), Anthony Stone (3:47.98), and Darius Riley (3:49.32) went 2-6 and all cracked the 3:50.00 barrier.
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Stone went on to win the men's 3000m with a time of 8:32.66. Munir Kabbara earned a point for the Bruins with a third-place finish (8:33.33). The Bruins swept 1-8 in the women's competition, with Tavella emerging victorious with a time of 9:56.94. Kira Loren took the win in the women's 3000m steeplechase on her senior day, crossing with a time of 11:11.50. Marcus Mota was the lone competitor in the men's steeple, crossing at 9:26.61.
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Jumps
Zaylon Thomas won the men's high jump competition, notching the victory with a clearance of 2.00m (6-06.75). Alex Enos took third in the men's long jump, earning a point for the Bruins with a mark of 6.97m (22-10.50). Aiden Lieb finished fifth overall with a mark of 6.48m (21-03.25). Jai Gruenwald was UCLA's top finisher on the women's side, taking third place (5.61m, 18-05.00).
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Final Scores
The Trojan women took the team victory by a score of 93-70. USC's men came out on top, 114-42.
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Throws
Alyssa Wilson was the class of the women's hammer throw competition, going 69.94m (229-05) for a meet record and the second-best collegiate mark in the nation this year. Natalie Ramirez picked up a career-best toss of 52.51m (171-03), good for fourth place on the day. Jacob Wilson finished third overall in the men's competition with a mark of 62.28m (204-4).
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The Bruins notched a 1-4 sweep in the women's javelin competition. Ilaria Casarotto took home the victory on her senior day, clearing 49.86m (163-7) on her first attempt. Lauren McFall finished second, posting a mark of 48.38m (158-8) on her final throw. Isa Videler (39.00m, 127-11) and Christina Chenault (38.31m, 125-8) took third and fourth, respectively.
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Jacob Wilson went on to launch a huge PR in the shot put, clearing 19.36m (63-06.25) for third place overall. Alyssa Wilson notched her second win of the day in the shot, going 17.74m (58-02.50) for the win. Ramirez was third at 14.71m (48-03.25). Chenault (12.57m, 41-03.00) andย Videler (11.48m, 37-08.00) finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
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Alyssa Wilson completed picked up her third victory of the day with a win in the discus, going 54.17m (177-8) to earn five points for the Bruins. Ramirez was third in the competition at 49.81m (163-5), while Lydia Liu earned a fourth-place finish with a toss of 45.44m (149-1). JacobWilson was the Bruins' top finisher in the men's field, going 51.02m (167-04) for third place overall. Dayne Gordien (50.66m, 166-2) and Gino Cruz (46.69m, 153-2) took fourth and sixth, respectively.
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Sprints
Shae Anderson was electric in the women's 400m, clocking a lifetime-best time of 51.16 for the second-fastest collegiate time in the nation this season. Anderson is now No. 3 all-time in the event at UCLA. The men's 400m saw Ismail Turner match his season-best time at 46.83, notching third place overall. Christopher Hill (47.08) and Myles Misener-Daley (47.34) finished fourth and fifth overall, respectively.
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Pole Vault
Kyle Brown earned the victory in the men's pole vault, clearing a lifetime-best height of 5.11m (16-09.25). Tate Curran finished second overall with a clearance of 4.91m (16-01.25). Mia Cervantes and Camryn Thomson each cleared personal-best marks of 4.01m (12-01.75), with Cervantes earning the victory on attempts. Katerina Adamiec (3.86m, 12-08.00) and Isabella Grant (3.71m, 12-02.00) went 3-4, respectively.
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Middle Distance/Distance
Jett Charvet was UCLA's top performer in the men's 800m, clocking a huge PR with a time of 1:50.32. Kai Wingo took fifth at 1:58.18. Kate Jendrezak flew to a PR in the women's competition, going 2:06.84 for third place overall.
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The Bruins swept the first four positions in the women's 1500m, with Paige Carter earning the victory with a lifetime-best time of 4:27.48. Gwyn George followed in second at 4:29.55. Emma Tavella (4:31.71) and Alyssa Bautista (4:50.87) went 3-4, respectively. Peter Herold led the way for the Bruin men in the 1500m, taking second place overall with a time of 3:47.03. Munir Kabbara (3:47.24), Dylan Wilbur (3:47.71), Anthony Stone (3:47.98), and Darius Riley (3:49.32) went 2-6 and all cracked the 3:50.00 barrier.
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Stone went on to win the men's 3000m with a time of 8:32.66. Munir Kabbara earned a point for the Bruins with a third-place finish (8:33.33). The Bruins swept 1-8 in the women's competition, with Tavella emerging victorious with a time of 9:56.94. Kira Loren took the win in the women's 3000m steeplechase on her senior day, crossing with a time of 11:11.50. Marcus Mota was the lone competitor in the men's steeple, crossing at 9:26.61.
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Jumps
Zaylon Thomas won the men's high jump competition, notching the victory with a clearance of 2.00m (6-06.75). Alex Enos took third in the men's long jump, earning a point for the Bruins with a mark of 6.97m (22-10.50). Aiden Lieb finished fifth overall with a mark of 6.48m (21-03.25). Jai Gruenwald was UCLA's top finisher on the women's side, taking third place (5.61m, 18-05.00).
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Final Scores
The Trojan women took the team victory by a score of 93-70. USC's men came out on top, 114-42.
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