Women's 4x400 Husky Classic

Track and Field

UCR Caps Stellar Performance at Wolf Pack Classic

Highlanders set women's 4x400 record again, excel in the 200 on final day in Nevada

RENO, Nev. - UC Riverside closed out the second weekend of 2025 on Saturday at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with day two of the Wolf Pack Classic.  

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • Elena Mack recorded UCR's first top 10 mark of the day with a 58.38/57.49A in the 400 for eighth all-time.  
  • Aaron Fruge recorded his second top 10 mark of the weekend with a 1.95m/6-04.75 in the high jump for seventh all-time.  
  • Melisa Toilolo checked in at No. 5 all-time with a 14.17m/46-06 in the shot put. 
  • The Highlanders' triple jump duo of Chelsea Aninyei (15.17m/49-09.25) and Kyan Thomas (12.69m/41-07.75) entered the top 10 at No. 2 and 3, respectively.  
  • Natalia Carrillo (24.59/24.66A), Olivia McIntosh-Adams (24.51/24.58A) and Mercy Ehiemere (24.47/24.54A) all entered the top 10 in the women's 200.  
  • Reggie Day posted UCR's fourth top 10 mark in the 200 on the day with a time of 22.11/22.18A. 
  • UCR's 4x400 team of Saniyah Starks, Mercy Ehiemere, Raykiyat Olukoju and Melanie Ceballos broke the program record for the second weekend in a row.  
  • Olukoju also set a season-best 23.60 with a win in the 200. 

NOTABLES 

  • Mack recorded her first top 10 mark as a Highlander. 
  • Carrillo recorded a top 10 mark in the 200 for the second straight weekend.  
  • The Highlanders' 4x400 record also stands as a new mark for the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.  

UP NEXT 

  • UC Riverside returns to action next Friday, February 14 to start the two-day Husky Classic. Live results will be available on GoHighlanders.com.  

Players Mentioned

Aaron Fruge

Aaron Fruge

Jumps/Short Sprints
5' 10"
Sophomore
Chelsea Aninyei

Chelsea Aninyei

Jumps
5' 5"
Redshirt Sophomore
Elena Mack

Elena Mack

Long Sprints
5' 5"
Junior
Melanie Ceballos

Melanie Ceballos

Jumps
5' 5"
Junior
Kyan Thomas

Kyan Thomas

Jumps
5' 11"
Junior
Reggie Day

Reggie Day

Long Sprints
6' 0"
Senior
Saniyah Starks

Saniyah Starks

Long Sprints
5' 5"
Senior
Natalia Carrillo

Natalia Carrillo

Short Sprints
5' 4"
Sophomore
Olivia McIntosh-Adams

Olivia McIntosh-Adams

Short Sprints
5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
Raykiyat Olukoju

Raykiyat Olukoju

Short Sprints
5' 11"
Junior
Melisa Toilolo

Melisa Toilolo

Throws
5' 11"
Senior
Mercy Ehiemere

Mercy Ehiemere

Sprints
5' 11"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Aaron Fruge

Aaron Fruge

5' 10"
Sophomore
Jumps/Short Sprints
Chelsea Aninyei

Chelsea Aninyei

5' 5"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jumps
Elena Mack

Elena Mack

5' 5"
Junior
Long Sprints
Melanie Ceballos

Melanie Ceballos

5' 5"
Junior
Jumps
Kyan Thomas

Kyan Thomas

5' 11"
Junior
Jumps
Reggie Day

Reggie Day

6' 0"
Senior
Long Sprints
Saniyah Starks

Saniyah Starks

5' 5"
Senior
Long Sprints
Natalia Carrillo

Natalia Carrillo

5' 4"
Sophomore
Short Sprints
Olivia McIntosh-Adams

Olivia McIntosh-Adams

5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
Short Sprints
Raykiyat Olukoju

Raykiyat Olukoju

5' 11"
Junior
Short Sprints
Melisa Toilolo

Melisa Toilolo

5' 11"
Senior
Throws
Mercy Ehiemere

Mercy Ehiemere

5' 11"
Sophomore
Sprints