ACC Champions: Adams, Gardner, and Napoleon Lead Strong Day Two for NC State
5/16/2025 10:55:00 PM | Track
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Brett Gardner and Angelina Napoleon each claimed ACC titles in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, while Tyson Adams captured the long jump crown to close out the second day of the ACC Outdoor Championships.
Gardner earned the ACC men's steeplechase title with a time of 8:40.55. Napoleon led from start to finish to clock a personal best of 9:27.85, setting a new meet record and defending her NC State program record in the event.
Adams secured the long jump championship with a mark of 7.69 meters (25' 2.75"). The win follows his ACC Indoor Championship title earlier this year, where he posted a jump of 7.76 meters.
On the women's side, Mariama Hunt earned second-team All-ACC honors in the long jump after placing fourth with a mark of 6.16 meters (20' 2.5").
In the 800-meter prelims, Patrick Tuohy finished fourth in his heat with a time of 1:48.60 to advance to Saturday's final.
Where We Stand
The men's team sits in sixth place with 24 points, while the women are in eighth with 15 points.
In Case You Missed It
On Day one, Luke Thierfelder earned second-team All-ACC honors in the javelin with a throw of 66.13 meters, finishing fifth.
Xavier Branker advanced to the finals of the 400-meter hurdles after finishing second in the prelims with a time of 50.73.
Kate Putman qualified for the finals in the 1,500 meters after winning her prelim with a personal best of 4:14.86. Teammate Sam Bush also advanced, finishing with a time of 4:21.17.
RESULTS
WOMEN
Ta'Honny Exum // 14.69m (48' 2.5")- 13th
Long Jump
Mariama Hunt // 6.16m (20' 2.5")- 5th
3000m Steeplechase
Angelina Napoleon // 9:27.85- 1st
MEN
Long Jump
Tyson Adams // 7.69m (25' 2.75")- 1st
Asun Pender // DNS
100m (prelim)
Jailen Hobbs // 10.49- 13th
Alexander Nunley // 10.50- 15th
110m Hurdles (prelim)
Alexander Nunley // 14.18- 14th
James Coleman // 14.34- 17th
800m (prelim)
Patrick Tuohy // 1:48.60- 4th
3000m Steeplechase
Brett Gardner // 8:40.55
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