Two Falcons were part for the Mid-American Conference’s all-conference honors for women’s track and field, announced after last weekends championship meet in Dekalb, Illinois. Overall the Falcons finished in ninth place with 47 points.

Mateya Haintz was named first-team All-MAC for her performance in the hammer throw. Haintz placed first in the hammer-throw with a 191’9″ (58.44m). Another Falcon named to the All-MAC Honors was Bianca Staples. Staples placed second in the triple jump with a 41′ 3.75″ performance (12.59m). Staples also competed in the 4×400, running the third leg. Overall the 4×400 squad ran a 3:51.69 time to finish ninth.

Kent State lead all MAC teams with five athletes on the first team, followed by Ball State with four. Akron and Easter Michigan dominated the second team list with each placing six on that list.

Other women’s track and field honors included:

Women’s Most Outstanding Track Performer
Joy Nwokike, Akron, Junior

Women’s Most Outstanding Field Performer
Jenelle Rogers, Ball State, Senior

Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year
Michael Schober, Kent State, Sprints