Colorado State University Athletics
Nine CSU track and field athletes named all-Mountain West
3/7/2008 12:00:00 AM | Indoor Track & Field
March 7, 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Nine individuals and two relay teams from the Colorado State track and field program earned 2008 Mountain West indoor track and field all-conference awards for their performances last weekend at the MWC championships. Emily Pearson collected three individual awards.
The CSU women's squad came within 10 points of an indoor championship while the men's squad finished fifth. The women's team garnered points in unexpected areas and the distance program ran a strong meet. All-conference selections are awarded to the top three finishers in each event.
MEN'S ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
Individuals
Ryan Friese (800-meter run)
Drew Morano (400-meter dash)
Jason Schutz (weight throw)
Relays
Colorado State 4x400 relay (Cole Tucker, Drew Morano, Nigel Joseph, Ryan Friese)
WOMEN'S ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
Individuals
Kirsten Anthony (5,000-meter run)
Missy Faubus (shot put)
Allison Gohl (5,000-meter run)
Kristen Hemphill (3,000-meter run)
Emily Pearson (60-meter hurdles, high jump, pentathlon)
Marissa Saunders (mile run)
Relays
Colorado State distance medley (Marissa Saunders, Niomi Ridge, Kristen Kugler, Heather Loseke)