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Howell & McDowell Qualify for NCAA West Prelims Finals

Recap

Women's Track & Field

Howell & McDowell Qualify for NCAA West Prelims Finals

Recap

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – Juniors Olivia Howell and Jessica McDowell advanced to NCAA Quarterfinals on day two of the 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor West Prelims on Thursday (May 26) at John McDonnell Field.

Howell and McDowell join graduate student Jon Davis and senior Bret Dannis in advancing to NCAA Quarterfinals after the men's duo turned in qualifying performances on day one of the action on Wednesday night.

One of three Illini in the women's 1500m field, Howell finished first in her heat and third overall with a time of 4:17.94 to advance to Saturday's quarterfinals set for 5:15 p.m. CT.

McDowell then followed with a qualifying time in the women's 400m as the junior finished fourth in her heat and 21st overall with a time of 53.37 to advance on time to Saturday's quarterfinal scheduled for 6:50 p.m. CT.

The NCAA West Prelims continue on Friday as Davis is set to compete in the men's 1500m quarterfinal at 5:15 p.m. CT, with Dannis running in the men's 110m hurdles quarterfinals at 6:15 p.m. CT. Athletes with the top 12 times/marks and the best 12 relay teams at both the East and West Preliminary Rounds sites will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

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Live results will be available through the NCAA website HERE and Illini fans can follow the action on @IlliniTrackXC on Twitter.

NCAA West Prelims | Day 2 Results
Women's 1500m First Round
3. Olivia Howell | 4:17.94 // Qualified for Quarterfinals
40. Emma Milburn | 4:26.54
42. Halle Hill | 4:27.33

Women's 400m First Round
21. Jessica McDowell 53.37 // Qualified for Quarterfinals

Women's Pole Vault First Round
T-28. Tori Thomas | 3.96m

NCAA West Prelims | Day 1 Results
Men's 110m Hurdles First Round
8. Bret Dannis | 13.68 (personal record) // Qualified for Quarterfinals

Men's 1500m First Round
17. Jon Davis | 3:45.30 // Qualified for Quarterfinals

Men's 400m Hurdles First Round
41. Robert Williams | 52.87
46. DeVontae Ford | 1:00.92

Men's Shot Put First Round
18. Tyler Sudduth | 18.95m

For more Fighting Illini Track & Field news, stay tuned to FightingIllini.com and follow @IlliniTrackXC on social media: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook.

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Players Mentioned

Bret  Dannis

Bret Dannis

Hurdles
Junior
Jon Davis

Jon Davis

Distance
Redshirt Senior
Tyler Sudduth

Tyler Sudduth

Throws
Sophomore
Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Sprints
Sophomore
Olivia Howell

Olivia Howell

Distance
Sophomore
Jessica McDowell

Jessica McDowell

Long Sprints
Sophomore
Emma  Milburn

Emma Milburn

Distance
Junior
Tori Thomas

Tori Thomas

Pole Vault
Freshman
Halle Hill

Halle Hill

Distance
Freshman
DeVontae Ford

DeVontae Ford

Hurdles
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Bret  Dannis

Bret Dannis

Junior
Hurdles
Jon Davis

Jon Davis

Redshirt Senior
Distance
Tyler Sudduth

Tyler Sudduth

Sophomore
Throws
Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Sophomore
Sprints
Olivia Howell

Olivia Howell

Sophomore
Distance
Jessica McDowell

Jessica McDowell

Sophomore
Long Sprints
Emma  Milburn

Emma Milburn

Junior
Distance
Tori Thomas

Tori Thomas

Freshman
Pole Vault
Halle Hill

Halle Hill

Freshman
Distance
DeVontae Ford

DeVontae Ford

Freshman
Hurdles