PITSBURG, Kan. - The UIndy women's track and field team concluded their time at the 2024 NCAA DII Indoor Track & Field Championships on Sunday. The Greyhounds finished 14th overall on the strength of All-America performances from Zoe Pentecost and Sabrina Robison. Pentecost's time in Pittsburg, Kan., saw the senior capture the program' first-ever national champiomship in the weight throw.
 

NAME	EVENT	PLACE
Zoe Pentecost	weight throw	1st
Sabrina Robison	pole vault	3rd
Ellie Lengerich	pentathlon	10th

SATURDAY
Ellie Lengerich was the sole Greyhound to compete on Saturday. She competed in the pentathlon and accumulated 3751 points, earning her 10th place. The junior's highest finish of the day was in 800m where she crossed the finish line first with a time of 2:15.11. Lengerich scores were as follows: 60m hurdles-862, high jump-795, shot put-586, long jump-617, and 800m-891.
 
FRIDAY
Pentecost reached the top of the leaderboard quickly. Her first throw reached 19.81 meters and started the day at the top spot. After falling into second after the second round of throws, Pentecost fought her way back into first place. Her third attempt of the day reached 20.47 meters, a new personal best for the junior. Pentecost passed her previous personal best, which was created in Dec. of 2022, by .37 meters. She continued to hold first place for the final three throws earning her first national title of her career.
 
Robison secured All-American status with a third-place finish with a height of 4.12m in the pole vault. The senior was able to clear 3.77m, 3.92m, 4.02m, and 4.12m all in one attempt. Robison would bow out at 4.11 meters. With her performance Robison grabs a third place, All-American for the second year in a row.
 
UP NEXT
The UIndy track and field will take a short break to prepare for the outdoor season. The Greyhounds' first meet will be at nearby Marian University on Thursday, Mar. 28.