ALLIANCE, OHIO -- The Baldwin Wallace University women's track and field team stands in fourth place today (Friday, April 29, 2011) after the first of the two-day Ohio Athletic Conference Championship Meet at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio.  The final day is tomorrow and action begins at 10:00 a.m.

The BW women stand in fourth place with 25 points.  The University of Mount Union tops the women's standings with 56 points. BW seeks its 17th OAC outdoor crown since 1988.  Fans can view LIVE RESULTS at http://www.neohstrack.com/uncategorized/oac-championships-mount-union

The Yellow Jackets were led by the 4x800 meter relay team as they placed first. The team included freshman Jamie Clapacs (Willoughby Hills/Willoughby South), sophomore Tess Hoogeveen (Westerville/South), and seniors Krysten Kovach (North Royalton/Parma Padua Franciscan) and Kim Chinn (Zanesville/West Muskingum) finishing in a time of 9:30.88. Leading the women in the field events was senior Emily Oliver (Waynesburg/Sandy Valley) as she placed fourth in the long jump, earning All-OAC accolades. Oliver jumped a distance of 16'11.50".

Following the OAC Track Meet, select Yellow Jacket individuals will compete at the University of Toledo Rocket Invitational on Friday, May 6, at the Allegheny (Pa.) University Gator Invitational on May 13 and at the North Central (Ill.) University "Last Chance" Meet from May 17-20 prior to the national qualifiers competing at the 2011 NCAA Division III National Championship Meet at Ohio Wesleyan University from May 26-28.

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