SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Rutgers track and field added three of the team's five school records on Saturday to close out the weekend at the Meyo Invitational. The Scarlet Knights also collected a pair of event wins in the men's long jump and women's 60-meter hurdles and totaled 22 personal records. 
 
On the men's side, the 60-meter dash record was broken, while the women's squad established new marks in the distance medley relay, pole vault, 3,000-meter and shot put.

"This team is learning and getting better each and every week," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Bobby Farrell. "Some huge performances coming in every event group. I'm very proud of our progress across the board. We have plenty of work to do ahead of us, but we'll get there. This is a process and we're getting stronger every week, physically, mentally and technically."

Alex Carlson added the third school record of her career as she earned the top time in the 3,000-meter, running 9:15.40 to place 6th in the event. Carlson, the school record holder in the mile and DMR, broke a record previously set by All-American Julie Culley at the Metropolitan Championships in 2003.
 
In the shot put, Jasmine Van Note and pole vaulter Chloe Timberg, the current school record holders in their respective events, established new marks on Saturday. Van Note recorded a throw of 16.01m (52' 6.50") to finish fourth, while Timberg placed second, clearing the bar at 4.33m (14' 2.50").
 
The Scarlet Knights also turned in a pair of event wins as Icisys Sadler was victorious in the women's 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.36 and A'nan Bridgett placed first in the men's long jump with a leap of 7.92m (26').
 
On the women's side, top-five finishes were turned in by Claudine Smith, who finished second in the triple jump with a leap of 12.44m (40' 9.75") and Sydney Hawkins, who took fourth in the 60-meter with a time of 7.55. Ka'Leila Abrille also finished fourth in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 4.23m (13' 10.50").
 
The men's squad added top performances from Perry Christie, who took third in the high jump, clearing the bar at 2.09m (6' 10.25") and Sincere Robinson, who placed third in the long jump with a leap of 7.74m (25' 4.75"). In the 4x400-meter relay, Micah Wood, Nadale Buntin, Antonio Tarantino and Taj Burgess placed third with a time of 3:10.33.
 
On Friday, the DMR team (Lou Mialhe, Charlee Crawford, Shelby Whetstone and Carlson) ran 11:27.79 to top a nearly 19-year-old school record, while Bridgett tied the Rutgers record in the 60-meter with a time of 6.79.
 
The Scarlet Knights will host the Rutgers Open on Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Armory in the Bronx.
 
Women's Results
60M Hurdles
1. Icisys Sadler                                                       8.36
 
60M
4. Sydney Hawkins                                               7.55
 
3,000M
6. Alex Carlson                                                      9:15.40 – SCHOOL RECORD
 
4x400M Relay
5. Charlee Crawford, Ajae Alvarez-Tyler,
Shanelle Colmon, Reanda Richards                   3:46.97
 
Triple Jump
2. Claudine Smith                                                  12.44m (40' 9.75")
 
Shot Put
4. Jasmine Van Note                                             16.01m (52' 6.50") – SCHOOL RECORD
 
Pole Vault
2. Chloe Timberg                                                  4.33m (14' 2.50") – SCHOOL RECORD
4. Ka'Leila Abrille                                                  4.23m (13' 10.50")
 
Men's Results
High Jump
3. Perry Christie                                                    2.09m (6' 10.25")
 
Long Jump
1. A'nan Bridgett                                                   7.92m (26')
3. Sincere Robinson                                             7.74m (25' 4.75")
 
4x400M Relay
3. Micah Wood, Nadale Buntin,
Antonio Tarantino, Taj Burgess                          3:10.33