Newsstand: Michigan track and field sets two records, ready for Saturday at NCAA East Preliminary Round
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Michigan women’s track and field had a standout performance at Thursday’s Day 2 of the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Lexington, Ky., and is set for Day 3 on Saturday (1 p.m. ET). On Thursday, Emma Yungeberg set a record in the javelin throw, and Savannah Sutherland finished first in her heat and overall in the 400-meter hurdles.
From MGoBlue.com’s Jordan Manning:
Emma Yungeberg of the University of Michigan women’s track and field team earned a spot at the NCAA Championships in the javelin throw after a record-setting performance at the East Preliminary Round on Thursday (May 23) at the Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field Complex.
Yungeberg was the first Wolverine to compete, throwing for a personal-best 51.35m (168 feet, 5 inches) on her first attempt. The mark tops the program record of 50.89m (164-5) that she set in her second-place finish at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on May 10. With a sixth-place finish, Yungeberg qualified for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., next month.
In the 400-meter hurdles, Savannah Sutherland finished first in her heat and first overall with a season-best time of 54.61 seconds to advance to the Saturday’s (May 25) quarterfinals. Her time is a new Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field Complex record, breaking the previous standard of 54.76 set by Kendra Harrison of Kentucky. Sidney Green also competed in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing 27th with a time of 58.38.
Michigan offered Bellflower (Calif.) 2026 five-star-plus point guard Brandon McCoy Jr. — the No. 1 overall player in his class. Here’s a scouting report evaluation from Kentucky Sports Radio’s Brandon Ramsey, who was on hand at EYBL Session III this past week.
There is a smoothness to McCoy’s game that you just can’t teach. He is more than capable of running the point where he showcases impressive passing ability, decision-making, and court vision for his age. McCoy processes the game like a lead guard well beyond his years. Then, when you consider the positional size, length, and athleticism it starts to really make sense as to why many consider him the top prospect in the Class of 2026. He will need to develop a more consistent three-point shot (just 4-23 in 10 EYBL games), but the scoring pop is certainly there in other facets. Really high upside prospect with a lot of impressive physical tools and raw talent.
Michigan’s Plaza of Champions at The Big House now includes the 2023 national championship.
Quote Of The Day
“His passion for his players is evident. He’s going to make you a better football player, but he’s also going to make you a better person. That’s something that I respect a lot.”
— West Roxbury (Mass.) On300 offensive lineman Hardy Watts on Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore
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