NEW ORLEANS – After a strong showing at their lone home meet of the season, the Fort Hays State women’s track and field team improved one place from their previous ranking in the latest USTFCCCA Coaches’ poll released Tuesday (April 3). The Tigers captured 71.84 points in the latest edition to slide up one spot from last week’s ranking at No. 12.

FHSU’s 71.84 total points were tabulated from the computer-based system within the poll. The Tigers are one of only just two MIAA programs who received a mention in the rankings alongside just No. 3 Pittsburg State.

At the Alex Francis Classic this past Friday, the Tigers earned seven provisional marks. Kelly Wycoff led the way with two provisional marks in both her 200-meter (24.33) and 100-meter (11.69). Amber Forbes claimed first place in the 100-meter to earn her provisional at 11.65.

In track events, Selam Ball earned her provisional after vaulting 12 feet, 3 ¼ inches, to take first in her event, while Rohey Singhateh claimed the top spot in the long jump at 18 feet, 5 ¾ inches. Madison Wolf continues to dominate the javelin as she earned a provisional at 148 feet, 3 inches.

Below are the latest USTFCCCA rankings.

Rank Institution Points
1 West Texas 170.39
2 Angelo State 146.52
3 Pittsburg State 132.90
4 SF State 118.72
5 Alaska Anchorage 113.20
6 Azusa Pacific 112.31
7 Grand Valley State 95.54
8 UC-Colorado Springs 84.05
9 Fresno State 82.54
10 Missouri Southern 72.20
11 Fort Hays State 71.84
12 Saint Augustine’s 67.53
13 Texas A&M-Commerce 65.75
14 New Mexico Highlands 61.71
15 Concordia (Ore.) 61.06
16 Walsh 59.45
17 Wayne State (Neb.) 59.38
18 Cal State LA 58.74
19 Cal State San Marcos 57.71
20 Colorado Mines 56.40
21 Chico State 55.14
22 Academy of Art 53.08
23 Ashland 52.13
24 UC San Diego 49.02
25 Simon Fraser 48.69