Arkansas women No. 2 in national rankings

NEW ORLEANS – The fluctuation of big marks on a weekly basis moved Arkansas into the No. 2 national ranking while Texas reclaimed the No. 1 position. The Razorbacks lead the SEC crew of nine teams among the top 20 in the USTFCCCA national ratings index this week.

Behind Texas and Arkansas this week among the top 10 are Florida, NC State, Washington, Alabama, LSU, USC, Texas A&M, ,and Oregon.

Other SEC schools in the top 20 include Tennessee (12), Georgia (13), Ole Miss (17), and Kentucky (20).

Amanda Fassold took over sole possession of the pole vault collegiate lead with a winning height of 14-10.75 (4.54) in New Mexico, after sharing the top spot with two other vaulters the previous week.

Ackera Nugent remains in the No. 2 position among collegians in the 60m hurdles. In the 400m, a Razorback quartet ranks 4-6-7-8 with Amber Anning, Nickisha Pryce, Rosey Effiong, and Paris Peoples.

Arkansas ranks No. 1 in event rankings for the 60m hurdles (8.13 average) and 400m (51.91). The Razorbacks are No. 2 in the pole vault (13-11.75).

Arkansas remains the world leader in the 4 x 400m relay with a 3:26.40 from the foursome listed above. The distance medley relay is currently fourth in the nation with a 10:56.73.

Arkansas will host the Tyson Invitational this weekend, February 9-10, while members of the distance group head to Seattle, Washington, for the Husky Classic.