Elaina Meadows To Compete At NCAA Division II Indoor Track National Championships
MIDLAND, MICH. The Northwood University women's track and field team will send junior Elaina Meadows (Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft) to the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships at Pittsburg State University.
The championships will be held March 11-12 in Pittsburg, Kan. Pittsburg State University and the Crawford County CVB will serve as hosts of the championships.
Meadows has had a tremendous indoor junior season, as she not only broke the Northwood University school record in the long jump at 5.84 meters but is also the GLIAC Champion after winning the event last weekend (February 28).
Her jump of 5.84 meters at the first meet of the season (SVSU Holiday Classic – December 4 currently ranks 15th in the country in the women's long jump.
"I am extremely proud of Elaina for qualifying for the D2 NCAA Indoor National Championships. It is a true testament to the work she has put in during the off-season and her ability to remain focused during competition. Elaina has shown to be a true competitor and we look forward to representing the Timberwolves at the National Championships." – coach Michael Roberts
The top eight finishers in each event will earn All-America honors. The women's long jump finals is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 11 at 2:05 p.m.