Allendale, Mich. – The University of Toledo women's track & field team landed in second place at the Grand Valley State Open with 120.5 points. The Rockets' second-place finish was 11.5 points behind meet-winner GVSU and the day was highlighted by senior Nautica Hill setting a personal record in the 60m dash. UT took 12 top-three finishes on the day.

"Today was a pretty good day all around," said head coach Linh Nguyen. "We had a lot of personal bests and MAC qualifying marks. I think the more time we have together after coming back from break, the better we're getting. Again, it was good to see the mentality go up a notch. With only two more weekends of competition before the MAC championship, we're starting to get a clearer picture of where we stand and what we need to do." 

In the weight throw senior Katie Dewey clinched second with a throw of 17.52m. In the long jump senior Yana Khabina took second (5.50m) while sophomore Janell Rowe took fifth (5.38m). Freshman Julia Smith and junior Atalia da Silva tied for third in the high jump (1.58m). 
 
On the track, the Rockets took the top two spots in the 60-meter dash and the mile. Hill hit a personal record in the 60m event with a time of 7.72, clinching first. Senior Christina Johnson took second with a time of 8.03, and Hill also took second in the 400-meter event (57.64) Junior Athena Welsh clinched first in the mile (4:43.54), and senior Janelle Noe followed closely behind to take second (4:43.59). Senior Petronela Simiuc also landed high in the mile, taking third (4:49.52). 
 
Freshman Rayna Horner took second in the 600-meter event (1:37.21), while sophomore Kennedey Glover took fourth (1:42.09). 
 
Up Next 
The Rockets are set to travel to South Bend, Ind. next weekend (Feb.1-2) where Notre Dame will be hosting the Meyo Invitational. 
 
GVSU Open – Allendale, Mich. 
Friday, Jan. 25
1) Grand Valley St. – 132 points
2) Toledo - 120.5 points
3) Lewis- 100 points
4) Hillsdale – 60 points
5) Madonna- 26 points
6) Davenport – 23 points
7) Taylor – 22 points
8) St. Francis (Ill.) – 19 points
9) Trine – 17 points
10) Valparaiso – 15 points
11) Bethel (Ind.)- 11 points
12) Gazelle Elite Racing – 10 points
13) Lake Superior State - 8.5 points
14) DuPage – 8 points
15) Siena Heights – 6 points
16) FLEET Feet – 4 points
16) Michigan State – 4 points
18) Wis.-Parkside  - 2 points
 
Field Events
High Jump 
3. Julia Smith – 1.58m
3. Atalia da Silva – 1.58m
6. Ashley Herrmann – 1.53m (Tied with Riley Collins, Lake Superior State)
9. Holly Nation – 1.43m
 
Weight Throw
2. Katie Dewey – 17.52m
24. Sally Frank – 13.31m
29. Lauren Johnson – 12.49m
31. Kallie Strauss – 12.24m
33. Chloee Kleespies – 12.09m (PR)
 
Shot Put
6. Katie Dewey – 13.52m
8. Sally Frank – 13.07m
9. Chloee Kleespies – 12.96m
19. Atalia da Silva – 11.03m
28. Lauren Johnson – 10.19m
31. Kallie Strauss – 9.63m
 
Long Jump
2. Yana Khabina – 5.50m
5. Janell Rowe – 5.38m
6. Deja Martin – 5.31m 
9. Madison Pierce – 5.04m
 
Running Events 
60 Meter
1. Nautica Hill – 7.72 (PR) 
2. Christina Johnson – 7.78
9. Rayna Horner – 8.04 (PR)
 
Mile
1. Athena Welsh – 4:43.54
2. Janelle Noe – 4:43.59
3. Petronela Simiuc – 4:49.52
9. Olivia Chinn – 5:03.45
15. Stephanie Sherman – 5:13.5 (PR)
17. Jordan Doore – 5:16.72 (PR)
23. Elisabeth LaPrad – 5:19.73
28. Nichole Foor – 5:27.58
 
400 Meter 
2. Nautica Hill – 57.64
8. Emily Worley – 1:00.0 (PR)
 
600 Meter
2. Rayna Horner – 1:37.21 (PR)
4. Kennedey Glover – 1:42.09 (PR)
10. Atalia da Silva – 1:51.34 (PR)
 
200 Meter
2. Shanice Williams – 25.04
4. Christina Johnson – 25.58
11. Alaysia Grose – 26.67 (PR)
22. Emily Worley – 27.42
25. Janell Rowe – 27.62
28. Holly Nation – 27.82 (PR)
 
3000 Meter
8. Amanda Bakley – 10:25.39
10. Roma Lucarelli – 10:32.84
15. Megan Burmeister – 10:37.70 (PR)
26. Morgan Dembowski – 11:22.48