WEST MONROE, LA — Despite inclement weather finding its way to Malone Stadium on day one of the NJCAA Outdoor National Championships, the South Plains College men's and women's track and field teams battled through and found their way to the podium.

Freshman Isaiah Patrick earned All-American honors and a silver medal in the men's long jump, going 24' 11", notching eight points for the Texans. In the women's 10k Thursday morning, Lilian Torrez posted a 37:01.67, earning a fourth-place national finish and five points for the Lady Texans.

Freshman Giuliana Saporito Schiesaro posted an eight-place finish in the women's pole vault, clearing the bar at 10' 8.75". Freshman Ruth Agadama went 19' 8" in the women's long jump, placing fourth nationally to add five points. The Texans added three points in the men's 4x800, clocking a 7:44.81 to take sixth.

In the women's 4x100 prelims, the Lady Texans took third in 45.63, while the Texans took second in the men's 4x100 prelims in 40.05. Safhia Hinds put down the top time in the women's 400-meter hurdle prelims, posting a 1:00.19.

Action will continue on Friday morning with the men's decathlon 110m hurdles. Fans can follow along with the live stats here: https://results.adkinstrak.com/meets/35474