BISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck State track and field turned in a strong, record-setting performance at the UMary Winter Classic, highlighted by multiple event wins, personal records and new NAIA marks across the sprints, hurdles, jumps and relays. It was their most competitive meet of the season, with nine schools competing on both sides, as the women placed third and the men placed sixth.

Men's Meet Standings
Northern State University: 160
South Dakota School of Mines: 97
University of Mary: 96
Dickinson State University: 80
Rocky Mountain College: 63
Bismarck State College: 48
University of Jamestown: 31
Montana State University – Billings: 16
Valley City State University: 7

Women's Meet Standings
University of Mary: 129
Northern State University: 98
Bismarck State College: 78
Dickinson State University: 66
Rocky Mountain College: 55
University of Jamestown: 46
Montana State University – Billings: 42
South Dakota School of Mines: 11
Valley City State University: 9

New School Records (W)
600m - Tsitsi Karanda: 1:35.88
4x800m Relay - Ava Stafford, Brynn Crane, Macy Crane, Tsitsi Karanda: 10:08.78
Pole Vault - Mercedes Lura: 3.15m
Weight Throw - Jasmine Nash: 13.31m

On the track, the Mystics were led by Priviledge Bower, who captured the women's 60 meters in 7.58 seconds, a mark that ranks No. 10 in the NAIA. Bower also added a fourth-place finish in the 200 meters to contribute additional points. On the men's side, Nicholas Pegors placed third in the 60 meters with a personal-best 6.97 seconds, while Timol Walters finished runner-up in the 400 meters with a PR time of 50.42.

BSC saw continued success in the hurdles as Jace Lovely placed fourth in the men's 60-meter hurdles after qualifying for the final with a PR that ranks inside the NAIA top 40. Dedra Wood followed with a fourth-place finish in the women's 60-meter hurdles, adding to a busy day that included a podium performance in the triple jump.

In the field events, the Mystics delivered some of their biggest highlights. Kennedy Harter won the women's triple jump with a leap of 11.51 meters, setting a new NAIA No. 14 mark, while teammates Alexia Anderson and Dedra Wood finished second and third, both posting NAIA-ranked performances. Mercedes Lura added points in the women's pole vault with a personal-best clearance of 3.15 meters, ranking No. 46 nationally.

Bismarck State also picked up key points in the middle distances, led by Tsitsi Karanda, who placed third in the women's 600 meters with a PR of 1:35.88. On the men's side, Harrison Cobb, Jekori Dahlen and Kade Warren all scored in the 600 meters.

The Mystics closed the meet with strong relay performances, highlighted by a first-place finish in the men's 4x800 relay and a second-place finish in the women's 4x800 relay, capping a productive day across the board.

Results for the Mystics (Full Meet Results):

The Mystics will hit the road for the first time this season as they head to Grand Forks, N.D., on Friday, Jan. 30 to compete in the UND Open. The two-day meet will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday. See the meet information and schedule. 

Check the full schedule for all the latest details and coverage.
 

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