Mayci Taylor took sixth overall at the conclusion of the heptathlon with 5530 points. Taylor moved to No. 7 all-time becoming just the second athlete in twenty-five years to achieve that score. Taylor secured 935 points in the 800-meters, the seventh and final event, by finishing first across the line in 2:12.04 for a new personal best in the event.
“Mayci was laser focused today,” said muti/sprints and jumps coach Tiffany Hogan. “She came out ready to perform and was incredible to watch. It was so fun to see her win the 800-meter with such dominance after competing in six previous events.”
Alysa Keller took second overall in the javelin with a mark of 51.86m/170-1 on her sixth and final throw of the morning. Keller moved from seventh to second place with her final toss. The true freshman moved to No. 4 all-time in program records.
Libby Parkinson took seventh overall in the javelin with a toss of 49.93m/163-09 to be named to the All-Big 12 team.
The women’s steeplechase saw three Cougars secure points by placing in the top-eight of the field. Taylor Lovell led BYU across the finish with a time of 10:08.63 in second place. Allie Warner finished at 10:13.83 in fifth, while Madi Moffitt crossed at 10:17.76 for a sixth place finish.
The Cougars conclude the Big 12 Outdoor Championships Saturday beginning with the women's pole vault at 11:00 a.m. CT. The events can be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with live results HERE.
