Clarke, Owens Provisionally Qualify For NCAA's

April 7, 2001

Austin, TX (www.hurricanesports.com) – Junior All-American Kareen Clarke (Lithonic, GA) and senior Antonnikka Owens (Orlando, FL) both recorded NCAA Provisional Qualifying marks in the triple jump to highlight the final day of competition at the 74th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, TX.

Clarke, a two-time All-American and school-record holder in the triple jump, took third with a leap of 13.13 meters (43-01.00), while Owens finished in fourth with mark of 13.09 meters (42-11.50).

Both Clarke and Owens have provisionally qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 30-June 2, in Eugene, Oregon.

Miami returns to action next Saturday, April 14, at the Miami Gatorade Track and Field Classic at Cobb Stadium for Soccer, Track and Field in Coral Gables, Florida.