Briefs

Tuesday, 5/27/97 Briefs

Men’s track sees end of conference reign After five years as
Pac-10 champions, UCLA stepped down this weekend at the Pac-10
Championships in Seattle. It was crosstown rival USC that ended the
UCLA’s streak of five consecutive conference championships. The
Trojans scored 145 points to UCLA’s 138. Washington came in third
with 96, followed by Oregon (93), Arizona (91.5), Washington State
(90), Stanford (86) and California (74.5). The Trojans clinched
their victory in the 1600-meter relay. In a close race, USC crossed
the line first at 3:04.92, finishing just a half a second ahead of
the Bruins, who ran a 3:05.44. Women’s track wins conference title
… again The UCLA women’s track team won its eighth conference
championship in 11 years this weekend in Seattle, Wash. The Bruins
dominated the Pac-10 Championships with 189.5 points, the most
points ever scored by a women’s team at the championships. UCLA’s
closest competitor was crosstown rival USC. The Trojans finished 55
points behind the No. 1 Bruins and trailed by as much as 68 points
during the meet. USC finished with 134.5 points and Stanford was
third with 110 points. "I was very pleased with everyone," head
coach Jeanette Bolden said after UCLA won its third conference
crown in her four years as head coach. "I was most proud of the
fact that every area on the team was covered. The sprint group,
jumpers, distance runners and throwers all contributed to the win.
"From scholarship athletes to walk-ons, everyone contributed. I
will relish and cherish this year. We are extremely blessed."
Complete results from the Pac-10 Championships will appear in
Wednesday’s paper.