St. Thomas women's outdoor track and field made history at the NCAA West Region First Round, achieving a program-record and two top-30 finishes. Olivia Keller broke her own record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 58.52 seconds, finishing 29th overall. Morgan Koppelman tied for 26th in pole vault, matching her personal best of 4.08 meters. This event marked the program's first-ever NCAA postseason participation with strong representation from the team.

By the Numbers
  • Olivia Keller finished 29th in the 400-meter hurdles, breaking her own program record of 58.57 seconds.
  • Morgan Koppelman tied for 26th in the pole vault, meeting her personal best of 4.08 meters.
Yes, But

While Keller and Koppelman performed commendably, both fell short of advancing to the next rounds, reflecting the stiff competition at the NCAA level.

State of Play
  • This marked St. Thomas' inaugural presence at the NCAA postseason competition.
  • The team set a standard for future athletes, inspiring upcoming competitors to aim for qualification.
What's Next

The St. Thomas track and field program will focus on building from this experience, looking to develop a stronger team for future NCAA competitions.

Bottom Line

This historic performance highlights the program's potential for growth and achievement, setting the stage for future successes in NCAA track and field.