Wolfpack Wraps Up Regular Season with Eight Podium Finishes and a New School Record at ASICS Last Chance Invite

Saturday, February 21

Winston-Salem, N.C.

NC State

ASICS Last Chance Invite

Wolfpack Wraps Up Regular Season with Eight Podium Finishes and a New School Record at ASICS Last Chance Invite

2/21/2026 5:25:00 PM | Track

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - NC State closed out the regular indoor track and field season at the ASICS Last Chance Invite in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The day was highlighted by four first-place finishes, three second-place finishes and one third-place finish to total eight podium finishes, along with a new school record in the women's DMR.

On the track, both DMR teams had great performances. For the women, Bethany Michalak, Brooke Rauber, Angelina Napoleon and Sadie Engelhardt clocked a 10:46.00 to finish first and write a new school record. That time also ranks as the sixth-fastest time in the NCAA this season.

For the men, Jack Anstrom, Palmer Smith, Elliott McArthur and Ian Harrison finished third with a time of 9:43.81, which now ranks No. 13 in DI college indoor rankings.

In the field, the Wolfpack throws had a day with all three athletes achieving podium finishes, with Natalie Griffith finishing first in the weight throw and Tony Taylor II finishing first in the weight throw with a distance that ranks No. 9 all-time in NC State history.

RESULTS
MEN'S WEIGHT THROW

Tony Taylor II - 18.82m / 61' 9 (1st, No. 9 NC State all-time)
Bradley Pawlak - 18.30m / 60' 0.5 (2nd)

WOMEN'S WEIGHT THROW

Natalie Griffith - 17.76m / 58' 3.25 (1st)

WOMEN'S LONG JUMP

Jakerra Covington - 4.80m / 15' 9 (9th)

WOMEN'S 60m HURDLES

Jakerra Covington -
- Prelims - 9.00 (3rd)
- Finals - 9.06 (4th)

MEN'S 3000m

Luke Wiley - 8:19.77 (2nd)

WOMEN'S 3000m

Olivia Haas - 9:54.92 (2nd)

WOMEN'S 3000m (SEEDED)

Hannah Gapes - 9:02.69 (1st)

MEN'S MILE

Jimmy Mullarkey - 4:05.19 (5th)
Noah Valyo - 4:06.17 (8th)
Philip Blum - 4:10.47 (12th)
Will Venable - 4:10.93 (15th)
Michael Haskin - 4:13.34 (17th)
James Callahan - 4:19.69 (25th)
Ryan Motondo - 4:20.97 (26th)

WOMEN'S MILE

Justine Preisano - 4:50.65 (7th)

WOMEN'S DMR

Bethany Michalak, Brooke Rauber, Angelina Napoleon and Sadie Engelhardt - 10:46.00 (1st, School Record)

MEN'S DMR

Jack Anstrom, Palmer Smith, Elliott McArthur and Ian Harrison - 9:43.81 (3rd, No. 8 NC State all-time)

UP NEXT
The Wolfpack will travel to Boston, MA, to compete in the ACC Indoor Championships. The meet is set to take place at The TRACK at New Balance, Feb. 26-28.