Huston Wins NCAA High Jump Title

MARIETTA, Ohio - Hardin-Simmons' Ashley Huston closed her brief but amazing Hardin-Simmons career with her second individual title at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championship as she won the high jump with a height of 5-7, which she cleared on her first try.

That first jump clearance gave her the title over Kaelene Lundstrum of Gustavus Adolphus, who also cleared 5-7 but on her third try. Huston also won the heptathlon and finished seventh in the long jump to score 22 points in the meet.

HSU's 22 team points gave the Cowgirls an eighth place team finish.

Huston also won the indoor pentathlon and she placed fourth in the high jump in the indoor season, giving her five All-American medals. This was the first season for HSU to have a Division III track team.

"This was an exciting way to finish up my career," said Huston. "I am so glad I got to come here and compete in my senior season."

Long Jump

1 Ashley Huston, Sr, Hardin-Simmons????????????????????????????????? 5-7 (1.70m)? ?????????????????????????????????????

2 Kaelene Lundstrum, Jr, Gustavus Adolphus???????? ??????????? 5-7 (1.70m)??

3 Kristen Serikstad, Jr, Cortland S U N Y???????? ????????????????????? 5-5 3/4 (1.67m)??

3 Lisa Shepherd, Jr, Richard Stockton???????????? ???????????????????? 5-5 3/4 (1.67m)??

5 Jessica Belden, Sr, Haverford College?????????? ??????????????????? 5-5 3/4 (1.67m)??

5 Erin Hollinger, Fr, Case Western Reserve??????? ??????????????? 5-5 3/4 (1.67m)??

7 Erin Neville, So, Wheaton College (Ma)????????? ????????????????? 5-4 1/2 (1.64m)??

7 Emily Furr, So, Frostburg State???????????????? ????????????????????????? 5-4 1/2 (1.64m)?

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Team Scores

1?? Wartburg College?????? ??? 52.0

2?? Wisconsin Oshkosh??????? 50.0

3?? Wisconsin La Crosse????? 48.0

4?? Wisconsin Eau Claire????? 34.5

5?? Washington (Missouri)?  28.0

6?? Gustavus Adolphus???????? 27.0

7?? Illinois Wesleyan???????????? 24.0

8?? Hardin-Simmons???????????? 22.0

9?? Frostburg State?????????????? 21.5

10 St. Norbert College??????? 20.0

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