UNLV Women's Track & Field team showcasing their skills at the NCAA West Regional Championships.
The UNLV women’s track and field team has qualified to compete at the NCAA West Regional Championships with eight talented athletes. This marks an increase from seven participants last season following their strong performances at the Mountain West championships. Key athletes include Krishna Jayasankar in shot put and discus, Grace Cunningham in high jump, and Kennedi Porter in the 100m and 200m events. The championships highlight the team’s growth and competitive spirit as they travel to College Station, Texas for the event.
The UNLV women’s track and field team has officially qualified to compete at the NCAA West Regional Championships, as announced on May 21, 2025. The team will be represented by eight talented student-athletes during this year’s championships, an increase from seven athletes who participated last season. The selection follows their impressive performances at the recent Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The Scarlet & Gray will have representatives in three key field events. Krishna Jayasankar has qualified for both the shot put and discus events, showcasing her outstanding skills. At the Texas Relays, Jayasankar achieved a shot put mark of 15.87m (52′ 1″), which ranks her ninth in the West region. Additionally, her discus throw of 52.20m (171′ 3″) at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships places her 15th in the West.
Grace Cunningham has secured her spot in the high jump event, having accomplished a season-best jump of 1.790m (5′ 10.5″) at the Desert Heat Classic, which earned her sixth place in the West Region.
Another standout athlete, Kennedi Porter, a four-time Mountain West Outdoor champion, will compete in the women’s 100m and 200m events. Porter has set personal-best times of 11.24 seconds in the 100m, ranking eighth in the West Region, and 22.95 seconds in the 200m, which places her ninth overall.
Jaydea Carter will represent UNLV in the women’s 100m hurdles, where she ranks in the top 15 after achieving a personal-best time of 13.38 seconds at the UNLV Rebel ELITE. Furthermore, the Rebels will also aim for success in the 4x100m relay event, with potential team members including AnnaKay Maitland, Sadia Green, Jayda Bushay, and Gabriella.
The team is set to travel to College Station, Texas, for the NCAA West Regional Championships hosted by Texas A&M. The competition is highly anticipated, with the first two events scheduled for Thursday, May 29, starting at 6:00 p.m. CT. Carter will kick off the evening with her heat in the women’s 100m hurdles, followed by Jayasankar’s shot put event.
Fans and supporters of the UNLV track & field team can follow updates and live results through the team’s social media accounts and official schedule page. The commitment and performance of the Scarlet & Gray athletes demonstrate their readiness to compete at a high level and make an impact at the championships.
The UNLV women’s track and field team has a strong history of athletic excellence and has continued to develop promising talent through robust training programs and competitive meets. The increased number of qualifying athletes this year reflects the growth in both skill and teamwork within the program. As the team aims for success at the NCAA West Regional Championships, the contributions of individual athletes combined with their collective efforts can help further elevate the UNLV track and field legacy.
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