Lichter (far left) and Jepkirui (second from right) earned 11 points for the Rockets in the 10,000m run on Thursday
Jepkirui, Lichter Net 11 Points in 10,000-Meters at MAC Championships
5/11/2017 9:31:00 PM | Women's Track and Field
TOLEDO, Ohio - Joan Jepkirui finished third and Jennifer Lichter took fourth in the women's 10,000-meter run to net 11 points for the Rockets in the opening day of the Mid-American Conference Championship on Thursday in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Jepkirui crossed the finish line in a time of 34:53.53 to earn six points for the Midnight Blue & Gold. Lichter completed the race about 15 seconds later, earning five points for a time of 35:18.20.
Delainey Phelps gave a valiant effort but came up just short of placing in the points, finishing 10th in a time of 36:38.35.
Anna Bellman also placed 10th in the women's javelin throw with a mark of 37.55 meters.
After the first day of competition, Toledo finds itself in fourth place behind Bowling Green, Miami and Eastern Michigan.
MAC Outdoor Championships
Standings
1. Bowling Green - 27 pts
2. Miami - 25 pts
3. Eastern Michigan - 12 pts
4. Toledo - 11 pts
5. Ohio - 9 pts
6. Kent State - 7 pts
6. Western Michigan - 7 pts
6. Buffalo - 7 pts
9. Central Michigan - 6 pts
9. Akron - 6 pts
Results
10,000m
3. Joan Jepkirui - 34:53.53
4. Jennifer Lichter - 35:18.20
10. Delainey Phelps - 36:38.35
Javelin
10. Anna Bellman - 37.55m
Jepkirui crossed the finish line in a time of 34:53.53 to earn six points for the Midnight Blue & Gold. Lichter completed the race about 15 seconds later, earning five points for a time of 35:18.20.
Delainey Phelps gave a valiant effort but came up just short of placing in the points, finishing 10th in a time of 36:38.35.
Anna Bellman also placed 10th in the women's javelin throw with a mark of 37.55 meters.
After the first day of competition, Toledo finds itself in fourth place behind Bowling Green, Miami and Eastern Michigan.
MAC Outdoor Championships
Standings
1. Bowling Green - 27 pts
2. Miami - 25 pts
3. Eastern Michigan - 12 pts
4. Toledo - 11 pts
5. Ohio - 9 pts
6. Kent State - 7 pts
6. Western Michigan - 7 pts
6. Buffalo - 7 pts
9. Central Michigan - 6 pts
9. Akron - 6 pts
Results
10,000m
3. Joan Jepkirui - 34:53.53
4. Jennifer Lichter - 35:18.20
10. Delainey Phelps - 36:38.35
Javelin
10. Anna Bellman - 37.55m
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