Track and Field Post Pair of Top Five Finishes at NCAA's

Published by Texas SID on March 12th, 2016

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Texas made history on the final day of the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships from the Birmingham CrossPlex. The Longhorns came away with five titles combined between the men and women, and saw one Longhorn become the American Junior record holder.

The Longhorns finished the meet on the podium as one of the top four women's teams, finishing fourth with a total of 44 points. The men just missed getting a team trophy, finishing fifth with a total of 25 points.

"To win five NCAA crowns goes to the entire staff. It's a product of everybody and I'm just so proud and happy for this team and program," Head CoachMario Sategna said. "There's great things on the horizon. That's the wonderful thing about our sport."

Freshman Teahna Daniels became just the second freshman to ever win the women's 60 meters in NCAA history and set a new American Junior record in the process, clocking in at a blazing 7.11 seconds. That time is the fastest in Texas history, is the fastest ever by a freshman and ranks No. 5 in collegiate history regardless of class.

After her win, Daniels was elated with the victory after out-leaning Oregon's Hannah Cunliffe at the line.

"I really still can't believe it. Honestly, I'm in shock. The key was worrying about what I do in my race, and not about everybody else, and I just had to know how to execute," Daniels said. "The goal coming in to the season was to win as many races as I can, and get PB's every time, and now I've accomplished that and it's time for outdoor."