Temple University Athletics
Thursday, May 23
Jacksonville, Fla.
Temple University
at
NCAA East Preliminary
Brown, Gottlieb and Howard Close Out Season on Day One of NCAA East Preliminary
5.23.19 | Women's Track and Field
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three stellar student-athletes saw their outstanding seasons come to a close Thursday afternoon at the NCAA East Preliminary in Jacksonville, Fla. Sophomore Aisha Brown competed in the high jump for the second straight year, sophomore Helene Gottlieb raced her first-ever 1500m at the regional meet and junior Millie Howard ran the 1500m for the second time at prelims to wrap up Temple's 2018-19 season.
Meet Highlights
> Brown got the NCAA East Prelims started for the Owls in the high jump. The 2019 American Athletic Conference runner-up had a smooth start in the event, clearing her opening height of 1.70m on her first attempt. After raising the bar to 1.75m, the sophomore soared over her second height on her third attempt. Missing all three jumps at 1.80m, Brown's final height of 1.75m was good for 16th overall.
> Howard got the 1500m started in the first heat, where she finish seventh with a time of 4:24.03. Out of heat two, Gottlieb also finish seventh with a mark just behind her teammates' of 4:23.56. The duo just missed qualifying for the quarterfinals by over a second, finishing 26th and 27th, respectively. The middle distance pair, which combined for five All-Conference performances during the 2018-19 school year, did not see their seasons end how they expected, but will be back for great things in the future.
From the Coach
> "It was a tough day for us in Jacksonville," said head coach Elvis Forde. "I know the girls are disappointed because they are so close to moving on to the next level, but nerves effected execution. It didn't turn out the way they wanted it to, but they are three outstanding student-athletes who will come back next year stronger from this. They had a great year and you can't take that away from them, and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish over the next few years on the team."
Up Next
> The 2019 NCAA East Prelims signaled the end of the 2018-19 season for the Cherry and White. Howard and Gottlieb will return this fall for the 2019 cross country season, while Brown will be back for the upcoming indoor track and field season.
Meet Highlights
> Brown got the NCAA East Prelims started for the Owls in the high jump. The 2019 American Athletic Conference runner-up had a smooth start in the event, clearing her opening height of 1.70m on her first attempt. After raising the bar to 1.75m, the sophomore soared over her second height on her third attempt. Missing all three jumps at 1.80m, Brown's final height of 1.75m was good for 16th overall.
> Howard got the 1500m started in the first heat, where she finish seventh with a time of 4:24.03. Out of heat two, Gottlieb also finish seventh with a mark just behind her teammates' of 4:23.56. The duo just missed qualifying for the quarterfinals by over a second, finishing 26th and 27th, respectively. The middle distance pair, which combined for five All-Conference performances during the 2018-19 school year, did not see their seasons end how they expected, but will be back for great things in the future.
From the Coach
> "It was a tough day for us in Jacksonville," said head coach Elvis Forde. "I know the girls are disappointed because they are so close to moving on to the next level, but nerves effected execution. It didn't turn out the way they wanted it to, but they are three outstanding student-athletes who will come back next year stronger from this. They had a great year and you can't take that away from them, and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish over the next few years on the team."
Up Next
> The 2019 NCAA East Prelims signaled the end of the 2018-19 season for the Cherry and White. Howard and Gottlieb will return this fall for the 2019 cross country season, while Brown will be back for the upcoming indoor track and field season.
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