Brown, Finch and Laskowski Take Titles at Tyson Invite
Feb. 12, 2010
CORAL GABLES – The University of Miami was well represented in the first day of competition at the University of Arkansas’ Tyson Invitational on Friday. Ti’erra Brown, Brittni Finch and Brian Laskowski each won individual titles and highlighted a successful day for the Hurricanes.
Brown continued her impressive indoor season by winning the 60m hurdles in 8.19 seconds – her second-best effort of the season. It was the second win of the season for the Hampton, Va. native. The junior qualified for the final heat after posting a time of 8.26 second in her preliminary heat.
“We had some very solid performances tonight against some of the best collegiate and Olympic track and field athletes,” said Director of Track and Field/Cross Country. “Ti’erra earned the biggest win of her career against the best competition.”
Takecia Jameson competed in the consolation final, featuring professional athletes that were unable to compete in the collegiate final. Jameson finished with a time of 8.77 seconds. She posted a time of 8.49 seconds in the prelims.
Deandra Doyley leapt a season-best 6.30m (20-08.00) in the long jump, improving her provisional mark – placing sixth (fourth collegiately) in the invitational. Doyley will be competing Saturday in the triple jump invitational.
“Deandra continues to have a tremendous indoor season, with her indoor-best effort today,” added Deem.
In the open long jump, sophomore Brittni Finch took the individual title with a mark of 6.12m (20-01.00), her season-best effort. Finch and Christina Madry are also taking part in the open triple jump on Saturday.
Sophomore Brian Laskowski won his first collegiate event on Friday, finishing with a time of 1:52.45 in the 800m run. Laskowski along with freshmen Greg Kaczka (1:54.58) and Matthew Wilson (1:57.45) ran the Hurricanes’ fastest three times of the season on day one of the Tyson Invite.
After advancing through the preliminary heats with a time of 7.89 second, senior Cory Nelms placed fifth in the 60m hurdle final at 7.85 seconds – matching his best time of the season.
Ashley Dukes finished the consolation final of the 60m dash with the best collegiate time at 7.36 seconds. Former Hurricane and current volunteer assistant coach Murielle Ahoure placed one spot ahead of Dukes with a time of 7.30 seconds.
“Our goal is to compete hard on the final day of competition in our final preparations for the ACC Championships in two weeks,” concluded Deem.
Visit hurricanesports.com for the meet results and recap throughout the weekend. Live results will be available at arkansasrazorbacks.com and flashresults.com.
