FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Utah State track & field continued competition at the NCAA West Preliminary Championships as a trio of Aggie men competed on Wednesday at John McDonnell Field.

USU's performance of the day came courtesy of senior Mica Rivera in the 10,000 meters. Making her career debut at the Preliminary Championships, the native of Herriman, Utah, placed 14th overall with a time of 34:09.64, Rivera improved on her personal record by over 13 seconds and remains ranked second all-time in the event at Utah State.

Senior Maia Garren started the day off for the Aggies by competing in the shot put. In her third time competing in the event at the West Prelims, Garren finished 25th with a mark of 15.80 meters (51-10).

Also making her debut at the West Prelims, sophomore Olivia Smith placed 40th in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.31.

The West Prelims will continue on Friday as senior Mark Crandall and freshman Max Wehrli will represent Utah State in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at 4:40 p.m. (MT).

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NCAA WEST PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS
John McDonnell Field
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Thursday, May 26, 2022
WOMEN'S RESULTS
400-Meter Hurdles (First Round) - 40. Olivia Smith, 1:00.31
10,000 Meters (Semifinals) - 14. Mica Rivera, 34:09.64.
Shot Put (First Round) - 25. Maia Garren, 15.80 meters (51-10).

COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR UTAH STATE ATHLETES (ALL TIMES MT)
Friday, May 27
Track Events
4:40 p.m. – Men's 3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Semifinals (Mark Crandall, Max Wehrli) 

Saturday, May 28
Track Events
4:40 p.m. – Women's 3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Semifinals (Katie Haviland, Abby Jensen) 

Field Events
Noon – Women's Discus – First Round (Tori Bailey)

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