Rogers, Masten Qualify for NCAA High Jump – University of Nebraska

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nebraska excessive jumpers Jenna Rogers and Riley Masten certified for the NCAA Outside Championships on the ultimate day of the NCAA West Preliminary Spherical on Saturday.

The Huskers completed the four-day meet with 11 nationwide qualifiers. The NCAA Outside Championships shall be held in Eugene, Ore., from June 8-11. 

Each Rogers and Masten cleared 5-11 1/4 (1.81m) to complete among the many high 12 excessive jumpers who clinched a bid to nationals. Rogers, the Massive Ten indoor and outside champion within the occasion, completed seventh on the NCAA Indoor Championships in March to earn first-team All-America honors. Masten’s clearance was a brand new private finest and can ship her to nationals for the primary time. 

Additionally on Saturday, Husker senior Ieva Turke set a private finest within the triple bounce on her final try, 42-9 3/4 (13.05m). The 2-time Massive Ten champion completed fifteenth and simply missed qualifying for the NCAA meet for the primary time. 

Nebraska’s NCAA Championships Qualifiers
Mayson Conner, Excessive Bounce
Maddie Harris, Javelin
Axelina Johansson, Shot Put
Mirta Kulisic, Javelin
Burger Lambrechts Jr., Shot Put
Darius Luff, 110-meter Hurdles
Riley Masten, Excessive Bounce
Maxwell Otterdahl, Shot Put
Jenna Rogers, Excessive Bounce
LaQwasia Stepney, Lengthy Bounce
Alex Talley, Hammer Throw