Despite lack of competition and rainy, cool weather, the women's track team turned in several ECAC qualifying times, as well as many personal records and season bests at the Lady Lion Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

The meet was primarily an intersquad meet, with a couple unattached participants in attendance. Though no other teams entered, the Lady Lions' own depth provided adequate competition.

"When you have really good people in the events, that certainly pushes you. Like Stacy Frank and Jen Lee kept pushing each other back and forth about who was going to have the best throw," Coach Teri Jordan said.

Lee ended up having the farther throw in both the hammer and discus. She threw the hammer 154'5" to qualify for ECACs and the TACs. This mark was also just two inches short of her own school record.

"I wasn't looking to throw that well . . . two weeks ago I injured my back. So I'm pretty excited for the rest of the season. Ever since January I've been working on the hammer," Lee said.

Frank also qualified for ECACs in the hammer, with 146'8" for second place.

"The hammer was the most outstanding field event, but the discus didn't go real well," assistant coach Jeri Daniels said. She explained that the rain created a slick surface, which impacted performances. No one qualified for ECACs in discus.

"I don't think anybody was pleased with the discus," Lee agreed.

Ann Daube was first in the javelin with 137'3" to qualify for ECACs.

Joining Daube as an ECAC qualifier was Laurie Morrow who won the 1,500 meters in 4:31.9. This time was two seconds below her lifetime best which she hit at the end of last season.

"To start out with 4:31.9 is really incredible. I knew she had it in her and I know she has even a lot more left. But to start out that way . . .," Jordan said.

In addition, about eight of the twelve runners in the 1,500 meters set either personal or season records. Jordan called it extremely exciting and satisfying to watch.

Among the sprinters, Jordan said that Leslie Hummer should especially be acknowledged. She won the long jump in 18'4", the 100 meters in 12.9 and the 200 meters in 26.7.

Despite her coach's praise, Hummer downplayed her performances. "It was cold, and I wasn't real happy with my times. But it's a start. With the warmer weather, times will come down," Hummer said.