Mankato, Minn. --- With perfect weather, the Minnesota State women's track and field team hosted the MSU Twilight on Wednesday afternoon.

The Mavericks took home 12 first-places finishes today.

Winning the 100-meter hurdles was senior Brooke Foreman in a career best time of 14.23. Gabi Gaineswould win the 100-meter dash in 12.26. Senior Mackenzie Bealswon the 200-meter dash in 24.61. She was followed by Afure Adah in 24.71. The 400-meter dash saw the Mavericks finish 1-2 with Altoniece Williamstaking first in a career best time of 57.11. Kimmy Wreh had a time of 58.83. Taylor Glover placed second in the 400-meter hurdles in 64.93.

MSU took the top-three spots in the 800-meter run. Leading the way was Haley Kruger in 2:15.55. She was followed by Megan Allen (2:16.85), and Jessica Boespflug (2:21.40). Senior Marina Paul won the 1500-meter run in a career best time of 4:55.47.

The field events had some great performances. Winning the high jump was Khadiya Hollingsworthwith a height of 5'07.75''. The pole vault was won by senior Faryn Wirkus with a vault of 12'03.50''. Grady Keding placed second (11'09.75''). Ariel Thomaswon the triple jump with a leap of 39'02.50''. This is the 28^th best triple jump in division II and qualifies her provisionally for nationals.

Senior Morgan Stampleyset a career best in the hammer throw with a toss of 190'08'' and placed first. This is the seventh best hammer throw in division II. Sarah Knutson placed second with a mark of 166'02'', which is also a career best. Lexi Platz won the javelin throw with a mark of 110'05''.
 
Full meet results may be viewed HERE.

The Mavericks will be traveling to Sioux Falls on May 13^th for the NSIC Outdoor Championships.