SEC Teams Shine @ First Day of Championships
Published on March 13, 2010 at 01:58AM
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP)—Alain Bailey of Arkansas won the mens’ long jump with a mark of 8.17 meters to lead the Razorbacks to the lead after the first day of the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at their home site. The Razorbacks have currently amassed 24 points while Florida is in second with 20 points. Florida State, Arizona State, Texas A&M, Northern Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota and Indiana rounded out the Top 10. As for the women, Arizona’s Elizabeth Patterson represented the West well by winning the high jump with a mark of 1.93 meters although Auburn’s Shiniqua Ferguson has led the Lady Tigers to first place currently by virtue of her win in the 200-meter dash. Auburn currently has 18 points while Tennessee, Arizona, Oregon, Penn State, Iowa, Texas-El Paso, Louisville, West Virginia and Nebraska round out the Top 10. The meet will resume Saturday.