2017 Women's Track and Field News

Women's Track and Field earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Honors
Women's Track and Field earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Honors

July 28, 2017

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Scholar Teams of the Year and All-Academic Team honors for the 2016-17 NCAA Division III Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field seasons were announced Thursday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

42 Crusaders Qualified on SCAC Spring Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll
42 Crusaders Qualified on SCAC Spring Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll

June 19, 2017

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced its 2017 Spring Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll today and 456 student-athletes made the list. Since its inception in 1997 just under 25,000 male and female student-athletes have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom.

Hassink holds the UD Records for the Hammer Throw and Shot Put in her first season throwing with the track and field Team.
Hassink Breaks another UD Record; Set the Shot Put Record at Mines Last Chance

May 12, 2017

GOLDEN, Colo. - For the second straight competition, Diana Hassink (Tulsa, Okla.) shattered another University of Dallas women's track and field record. After breaking the Hammer Throw at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championship two weeks ago with a 119' 8" (36.53 Meters) mark, the junior surpassed the school best in the Shot Put on Friday at Colorado School of Mines Last Chance. She barely edged the old mark by 1.75 inches, as she threw a 38'8.75" (11.80m).

Crusaders enjoy 2017 Athletic Awards Ceremony; Hampton repeats as Scholar-Athlete Recipient
Crusaders enjoy 2017 Athletic Awards Ceremony; Hampton repeats as Scholar-Athlete Recipient

May 01, 2017

IRVING, Texas – On Sunday the University of Dallas Athletic Department celebrated the fourth annual athletic banquet held at Haggar University Center on campus. Each coach for the 15 NCAA affiliated programs were asked to summarize the year for their teams. The team-voted Most Valuable Players (MVPS) were announced and handed out. Coaches also noted other conference achievements, program records, and student-athlete milestones.

Hassink shattered three PRs in as many events she threw in this weekend at the conference championship.
Hassink 2nd in Shot Put and breaks Hammer Throw Record in SCAC Championship

April 29, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of Dallas women’s track and field team concluded the 2017 season on Friday and Saturday at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championship hosted by Trinity University. The host school prevailed on the women’s side with 234 points.

Track and Field Championships begin Friday for the Crusaders.
Women's Track and Field SCAC Championship Preview

April 27, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of Dallas women’s track and field team will be competing in the 2017 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championship on April 28-29 hosted by Trinity University.

Women's Track and Field Results from McMurry Open
Women's Track and Field Results from McMurry Open

April 13, 2017

ABILENE, Texas – The University of Dallas women’s track and field team competed in the McMurry Open. It was the third meet in a row the Crusaders competed in Abilene and second at a meet hosted by McMurry University.

McIntyre Ran at Sam Howell Invitational Saturday
McIntyre Ran at Sam Howell Invitational Saturday

April 08, 2017

PRINCETON, N.J. - Katie McIntyre (Sparta, N.J.) competed in the Sam Howell Invitational on Saturday in a race that featured several NCAA Division I opponents. McIntyre raced in the 400 Meters and finished 20th with a time of 1:04.38.

Basil and Hassink finish well behind PRs at the Hardin-Simmons Invitational
Basil and Hassink finish well behind PRs at the Hardin-Simmons Invitational

April 01, 2017

ABILENE, Texas – The University of Dallas women's track and field team competed at the Hardin-Simmons Invitational on Saturday. Several Crusaders landed Personal Record (PR) marks, while others debuted on new events this season.

Women's Track and Field Results at War Hawk Classic
Women's Track and Field Results at War Hawk Classic

March 24, 2017

ABILENE, Texas – The University of Dallas women's track and field team returned to action after a couple weeks off and performed at the War Hawk Classic hosted by McMurry University. This competition featured several American Southwest Conference (ASC) school's including the host. There were also all-but one Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) school as Texas Lutheran University, Trinity University, Southwestern University, and Austin College all were present.

Women's Track and Field Marc Randle Classic Results
Women's Track and Field Marc Randle Classic Results

March 03, 2017

BULLARD, Texas – On Friday the University of Dallas women’s track and field team competed in the Marc Randle Classic hosted by University of Texas at Tyler.