Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (SMU) — The 2026 ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships had its third and final day of competition on Saturday, and it was full of history-making moments for the Mustangs. 

The afternoon kicked off with Ariana Sutton, Haylie Donovan, Nea Sanders and Jasmine Franklin in the 4x100. The relay ran a season's best time of 44.88 to place eighth and pick up a point for SMU. This was the third-fastest time in program history. 

The meet was interrupted by a long weather delay, but the Mustangs came off the delay ready and fired up. In the first event back, SMU history was made. 

Nea Sanders ran an outstanding race to cross the finish line first in the 100-meter hurdles, running 13.04. In doing so, the senior became the first SMU female athlete to be crowned an ACC Champion. 

"I'm still so excited with the result," Sander said. "I can't believe that happened, but it was definitely earned. I thank God for carrying me safely through the race and for everyone who has supported me to get to this moment."

The energy continued into the next race where Kirin Chacchia competed in the 400-meter hurdles — picking up her own her hurdle medal. Chacchia placed third with a new personal best time of 56.75, lowering her school record. 

"It was such an amazing day," Chacchia said. "I'm so proud of myself for executing my race, running a PB and making it onto the podium in such a competitive conference. I am so blessed to be in the position I am, and I couldn't be more grateful for this team."

At the same time on the runway, Hedda Kvalvag had a massive jump in the triple jump finals of 13.03 meters — a new personal best. She earned All-ACC Second Team honors with a fourth place finish. Kvalvag now sits sixth in SMU history. 

"I'm beyond proud of myself and the team," Kavlvag said. "We did it when it mattered the most and meant the most!"

Rose Mburu ran her best time yet in the 5,000. Running a strong race, she came away with a time of 16:30.17. 

An exciting day ended with a competitive 4x400. The relay made up of Magnolia Crissup, Donovan, Macey Hilton and Chacchia ran a time of 3:38.00 to place sixth and earn All-ACC Second Team honors, picking up points for the Mustangs in the process.

"This team stopped worrying about projections and started competing with belief, toughness, and purpose," Head Coach A'Havahla Haynes said. "We created opportunities this season. Our seniors led with confidence and determination and put up serious points for the team."

SMU scored a total of 30 points — more than doubling last season's ACC Championship total, which was 13. The team placed 13th overall.

The Mustangs will continue their season at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville for a chance to compete at nationals. The meet will be held May 27-30. 

FULL MUSTANG RESULTS

DAY ONE

HEPTATHLON

100mH

3 Renee Finke 13.91 (PR)

17 Brentley Preston 16.66 (PR)

High Jump

5 Renee Finke 1.64m

7 Brentley Preston 1.58m

Shot Put

5 Renee Finke 11.93m

14 Brentley Preston 9.33m (PR)

200

10 Renee Finke 25.47 (PR)

16 Brentley Preston 27.49 (PR)

Standings

4 Renee Finke 3,274

17 Brentley Preston 2,505

400mH Prelims

3 Kirin Chacchia 57.57 Q

1,500 Prelims

21 Macey Hilton 4:23.86

33 Elizabeth Smits 4:33.69

10,000

14 Carolina Correia 34:14.74 (PR)

DAY TWO

HEPTATHLON

Long Jump

14 Renee Finke 5.26m

15 Brentley Preston 5.18m

Javelin

8 Renee Finke 32.41m (PR)

11 Brentley Preston 29.80m (PR)

800

13 Renee Finke 2:25.11 (PR)

16 Brentley Preston 2:51.70 (PR)

Overall

8 Renee Finke 5,182

16 Brentley Preston 4,033 (PR)

100mH Prelims

1 Nea Sanders 12.93 Q (PR) 

400

11 Haylie Donovan 54.52

800

22 Macey Hilton 2:08.84

Long Jump

5 Cleo Martin-Evans 6.37m

22 Lotta Edzards 5.84m

24 Lily Muzzy 5.70m

28 Hedda Kvalvag 5.58m

DAY THREE

4x100

8 Sutton / Donovan / Sanders / Franklin 44.88 (SB)

High Jump

13 Renee Finke 1.64m

100mH

1 Nea Sanders 13.04 

400mH

3 Kirin Chacchia 56.75 (PR)

5,000

24 Rose Mburu 16:30.17 (PR)

4x400

6 Crissup / Donovan / Hilton / Chacchia 3:38.00

Triple Jump

4 Hedda Kvalvag 13.03m

13 Lily Muzzy 12.47m

20 Lotta Edzards 12.17m

TEAM SCORES

1 Clemson 99

2 Duke 96

3 Stanford 85

4 Florida State 68

5 Virginia 62

6 Louisville 59

7 Miami 55

8 North Carolina 49

9 Virginia Tech 44

10 Notre Dame 34

11 Wake Forest 33

12 NC State 32

13 SMU 30

14 California 26

14 Pittsburgh 26

16 Boston College 20

17 Georgia Tech 1