Beavers Collect Wins and Personal Bests at Willamette Invitational

Saturday, March 28

Salem, OR

Oregon State

Willamette Invitational

Beavers Collect Wins and Personal Bests at Willamette Invitational

March 29, 2026 | Women's Track & Field

By: Cate Schmeling

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon State delivered a well-rounded performance at the Willamette Invitational in Salem, Oregon, combining event titles with multiple personal bests across the lineup.

The day opened in the field with a strong showing in the javelin, where Havana Alonso led a 1-2 finish for the Beavers with a winning throw of 45.56m/149-05. The mark was a personal best and moved her to No. 10 all-time at Oregon State. Anna Raimondi followed in second at 44.84m/147-01.

In the high jump, Callie Brandes added a runner-up finish, clearing 1.60 meters.

On the track, Ruby Lorenz placed second in the 400 meters with a season-best 59.43, while Riley Patera followed with a personal-best 12.14 to take second in the 100 meters.

The 800 meters saw Oregon State secure another top-two sweep, led by Megan Hatcher's personal-best 2:16.53 for the win. Ava McKee finished second to continue the Beavers' success in the middle distances.

Oregon State closed out the meet in the pole vault, where Mia Fowler claimed the title with a personal-best clearance of 3.88 meters to move to No. 5 all-time at OSU. Claire Lee placed second with a season best, and Carley Strand added a fourth-place finish to cap a strong day for the Beavers.

BEAVER RESULTS
Javelin
1. Havana Alonso - 45.56m/149-05 PB - improved OSU #10
2. Anna Raimondi - 44.84m/147-01

High Jump
2. Callie Brandes - 1.60m/5-03

400 Meters
2. Ruby Lorenz - 59.43 SB

100 Meters
2. Riley Patera - 12.14 PB

800 Meters
1. Megan Hatcher - 2:16.53 PB
2. Ava McKee - 2:17.37

Pole Vault
1. Mia Fowler - 3.88m/12-8.75 PB - OSU #5
2. Claire Lee - 3.58m/11-09 SB
4. Carley Strand - 3.28m/1-09

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