More athletes punch ticket to regionals in Louisville, Ky

Eight IU athletes earned trips to the NCAA regionals in May in Louisville, Ky., by posting impressive performances at this weekend’s Sea Ray Relays in Knoxville, Tenn.

The players qualifying for regionals were freshman Andy Bayer in the 1,500-meter run, junior Molly Beckwith in the 800-meter run, sophomore Kristen Crawford in shot put, senior Paul Fearnow in hammer throw, senior Tiffany Howard in discus and shot put, senior Kiwan Lawson in long jump, junior Vera Neuenswander in pole vault and junior Ashley Rhoades in high jump.

The Hoosiers return to action at home this weekend when they compete in the Indiana Invitational at Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex.