WICHITA, Kan. –  The Washburn Ichabod men's and women's track and field teams turned in a strong showing Friday at the Wichita State Shocker Open, earning multiple top-five finishes, personal records and NCAA provisional qualifying marks. The Ichabods are scheduled to compete in another last chance qualifier meet at Pittsburg State on Saturday.

In the 1500m, Shane Mullen placed third in a personal-best time of 3:55.87, placing among the meet's top distance runners.

Hurdle events provided major highlights as Gustavo Cadan placed sixth in the 110m hurdles, clocking a PR of 14.28 for an NCAA provisional mark. Jake Muller followed suit in the 400m hurdles, earning third place with a time of 52.45, another NCAA provisional qualifier.

The 4x100m relay team of Tayveon Simms, Peyton Holmes, Javier Lopez and Ja'Laveyn January turned in a strong performance, finishing second overall in 40.76.

In the field events, Slade Smith delivered one of the top performances of the meet in the high jump, clearing 2.11m (6-11.00) to finish second. His mark was a personal best and secured an NCAA provisional qualification. Matthew Heckman added a sixth-place finish, clearing 2.01m (6-07.25).

The pole vault saw a cluster of top finishes for Washburn, with Logan Schwab and Eli Strawn tying for fifth and sixth, respectively, both clearing 4.82m (15-09.75). Adam Wooldridge also cleared the same height to place seventh, while Caden Caplinger finished with a mark of 4.67m (15-03.75).

Ransford Nti earned a runner-up finish in the triple jump, recording a best leap of 14.51m (47-07.25).
On the track, Seth Motes (12th, 2:02.41), Layne Whisler (13th, 2:02.63) and Ryan Rochford (18th, 2:04.92) competed in the 800m.

The women's team also posted several standout performances, led by speed events and strong throws.
Isabella Garcia had a busy day, finishing third in the 100m with a personal-best time of 11.91. Garcia also competed in the 400m, earning fourth place in 57.77, while Kereser Augustin placed second in the same event with a time of 55.66.

The 4x100m relay team of Lyric Reid, Maya Pattison, Mellanie Neudinger and Layla Lerus captured first place, crossing the line in 45.89 to earn an NCAA provisional mark.

In the field events, Neudinger claimed the long jump title, winning the event with a jump of 5.45m (17-10.50). Theresa Osei followed with a strong showing in the triple jump, placing second at 11.66m (38-03.00).

In the jumps, Molly Worley earned fourth place in the high jump, clearing 1.56m (5-01.50), while Reagan Housley finished seventh in the pole vault with a mark of 3.54m (11-07.25).

The throwing events were highlighted by Adriel Holloway, who placed second in the hammer throw with a mark of 54.21m (177-10), earning an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Jadyn Falley added a fourth-place finish with a throw of 49.22m (161-02).

Wichita State Shocker Open Results
Men
800m
Seth Motes – 12th – 2:02.41
Layne Whisler – 13th – 2:02.63
Ryan Rochford – 18th – 2:04.92
 
1500m
Shane Mullen – 3rd – 3:55.87 - PR
 
110m hurdles
Gustavo Cadan – 6th – 14.28 – PR – NCAA provisional
 
400m hurdles
Jake Muller – 3rd – 52.45 – NCAA provisional
 
4x100m
Tayveon Simms, Peyton Holmes, Javier Lopez, Ja'Laveyn January – 2nd – 40.76
 
High jump
Slade Smith – 2nd – 2.11m (6-11.00) – PR – NCAA provisional
Matthew Heckman – 6th – 2.01m (6-07.25)

Pole vault
Logan Schwab – 5th – 4.82m (15-09.75)
Eli Strawn – 6th - 4.82m (15-09.75)
Adam Wooldridge – 7th - 4.82m (15-09.75)
Caden Caplinger – 4.67m (15-03.75)
 
Triple Jump
Ransford Nti – 2nd – 14.51m (47-07.25)
 
Women
100m
Isabella Garcia – 3rd – 11.91 – PR

400m
Kereser Augustin – 2nd – 55.66
Isabella Garcia – 4th – 57.77

4x100m
Lyric Reid, Maya Pattison, Mellanie Neudinger, Layla Lerus – 1st – 45.89 – NCAA provisional

Pole Vault
Reagan Housley – 7th – 3.54m (11-07.25)

High Jump
Molly Worley  – 4th – 1.56m (5-01.50)

Long jump
Mellanie Neudinger – 1st – 5.45m (17-10.50)

Triple jump
Theresa Osei – 2nd – 11.66m (38-03.00)

Hammer
Adriel Holloway – 2nd – 54.21m (177-10.00) – NCAA provisional
Jadyn Falley – 4th – 49.22m (161-02.00)