Pair of victories earns Jayla Hollis SEC Freshman of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A pair of victories in career best times during her Razorback debut earned Jayla Hollis the SEC Freshman of the Week honor as announced by the conference office on Tuesday.
In the 200m, a winning time of 23.31 at the Arkansas Invitational ranks Hollis first on the 2021 world U20 list. she defeated teammate Tiana Wilson, who posted a career best of 23.38. Hollis improved her previous indoor best of 23.63 and an outdoor best of 23.36.
On the Arkansas all-time indoor list, the 23.31 by Hollis ranks No. 7. Hollis is the top freshman in the 200m this indoor season and ranks third among collegians.
Hollis claimed the 60m hurdles in 8.40 seconds, earning the victory by 0.001 of a second over new teammate Yoveinny Mota (8.394 to 8.395). Hollis, who improved her previous best of 8.51, currently ranks fourth on the world U20 list and ranks third among college freshmen.
NCAA Indoor | Razorbacks in top 10
| 60m: | 6) Tiana Wilson, 7.34; 10) Jada Baylark, 7.36 |
| 200m: | 3) Jayla Hollis, 23.31; 4) Tiana Wilson, 23.38; 8) Jada Baylark, 23.64; 9) Rosey Effiong, 23.70 |
| 400m: | 4) Morgan Burks-Magee, 53.49; 5) Paris Peoples, 53.60; 8) Rosey Effiong, 54.19 |
| 800m: | 5) Shafiqua Maloney, 2:08.60 |
| Mile: | 1) Krissy Gear, 4:38.22; 2) Logan Morris, 4:39.01; 3) Lauren Gregory, 4:39.05; 5) Katie Izzo, 4:40.27; 6) Gracie Hyde, 4:43.30 |
| 4×400 relay: | 1) Arkansas 3:34.79 |
| Pole Vault: | 4) Nastassja Campbell, 14-1.25 (4.30); 7) Bailee McCorkle, 13-9.25 (4.30); 7) Elien Vekemans, 13-9.25 (4.30) |
