Courtesy: Robert Barclay/CMU Erika Schroll holds the top mark in the MAC for the high jump with her jump of 5-8 3/4.

MOUNT PLEASANT- The Central Michigan women’s track and field team will travel to Columbus, Ohio this weekend for the two day Jesse Owens Classic, hosted by Ohio State University.

With just two meets left before the Mid-American Conference Championships the Chippewas look to keep improving their marks at their next two meets, something head coach Karen Lutzke thinks is imperative.

“This meet is just another preparation opportunity for the MAC meet,” Lutzke said. “We hope our athletes peak at the MAC, so for this meet we just hope to improve in all areas and really make sure we are ready.”

After spending last weekend split between Oregon and Hillsdale the maroon and gold are looking forward to coming together as a team again and getting things done.

“We are really excited about competing with our team all together again,” Lutke said. “This is going to be a great meet and another good opportunity for us to improve.”

The Jesse Owens Classic will begin Friday in Columbus, Ohio.

Be sure to check cmuchippewas.com for complete results following the meet.

CMU News and Notes:

Top of the MAC- Many of the Chippewas times have been recognized as MAC top times for the outdoor season. Some of these include Erika Schroll in the high jump with her jump of 5-8 ¾ (4/4) ranked first, Allison Jakubowski in the javelin with her throw of 148-2 (4/4) ranked second, Kelly McClure in the steeplechase with a time of 10:48.92 (4/10) ranked second, Cara Dukes in the 400m with a time of 56.33 (4/24) ranked third, and Amanda Rudert in the 10,000 with a time for 37:27.31 (4/4) ranked fifth. 

Regional Bound: The Chippewas have now qualified four athletes for the NCAA Regional event on May 29. These include Kelly McClure in the steeplechase (10:48.92), Erika Schroll in the high jump (5-8 ¾), Allison Jakubowski in the javelin throw (148-2) and Norianna Brown in the shot put (47-1 ½).

The Big Dance- The maroon and gold are only two meets away from the Mid-American Conference Championships. The meet will be help on May 14-16 at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.