At the Indiana DIII Championships, Trine University's women's track and field team clinched the championship title, scoring 213 points, defeating DePauw University by 19.5 points. Key performances from Bailey Puckett and Olivia Andrews highlighted the event, with Puckett breaking the 1500-meter run record and Andrews setting a new pole vault record, marking historic achievements for both athletes.

By the Numbers
  • Trine University scored 213 points to win the championship.
  • Bailey Puckett's winning time in the 1500-meter run was 4:25.77, breaking the previous record of 4:27.69.
  • Olivia Andrews improved her pole vault record from 3.50m to 3.68m, becoming the first Trine woman to clear 12 feet.
State of Play
  • Puckett also secured second in the 800-meter run with a personal best of 2:15.59.
  • Trine swept the top three spots in the 5000-meter run, led by Chloe Goodrich.
  • The team is set to compete at multiple locations next weekend: Hillsdale College, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Otterbein University.
What's Next

Trine's track and field team will split into multiple squads for upcoming competitions at Hillsdale College, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Otterbein University, aiming to build on their championship momentum.

Bottom Line

With record-breaking performances by Puckett and Andrews, the Trine women's track and field team has established itself as a powerhouse in Indiana DIII athletics, setting the stage for future successes this season.