Beavers Close Season at NCAA West Regionals

Wednesday, May 27

Fayetteville, AR

Oregon State

NCAA West Prelims

May 30, 2026 | Women's Track & Field

By: Cate Schmeling

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Oregon State wrapped up its 2026 season at the NCAA West Preliminary Round, highlighted by Ainsley Herron's advancement to the 1,500-meter quarterfinals.

Thursday's action opened in the javelin, where Havana Alonso and Maryann Ackerman represented the Beavers in the first round. Alonso finished 40th with a throw of 43.80m/143-8, while Ackerman followed closely in 43rd at 43.58m/143-0.

On the track, Herron delivered Oregon State's top performance of the meet in the 1,500-meter first round. The junior ran a personal-best 4:14.72 to automatically qualify for Saturday's quarterfinals, while also improving her standing at No. 3 on Oregon State's all-time list. Jillian Brown competed in the 800-meter first round, finishing in 2:10.07.

In the field, freshman Bea Pettersson competed in the shot put first round, placing 31st with a mark of 14.85m/48-8.75.
Saturday brought the final day of competition for the Beavers. Katie Gelston posted a strong showing in the discus, finishing 18th with a throw of 52.04m/170-9, while Dede Norman cleared 1.76m/5-9.25 to place 29th in the high jump.

Herron returned to the track for the 1,500-meter quarterfinals, closing out her season with a 22nd-place finish in 4:24.76 against one of the deepest fields in the country.

BEAVER RESULTS
THURSDAY
Javelin - First Round
40. Havana Alonso - 43.80m/143-8
43. Maryann Ackerman - 43.58m/143-0

1,500 Meters - First Round
12. Ainsley Herron - 4:14.72q PB - improves OSU #3 (moves to quarterfinals)

Shot Put - First Round
31. Bea Pettersson - 14.85m/48-8.75

800 Meters - First Round
44. Jillian Brown - 2:10.07

SATURDAY
Discus - First Round
18. Katie Gelston - 52.04m/170-9

High Jump
29. Dede Norman - 1.76m/5-9.25

1,500 Meters - Quarterfinals
22. Ainsley Herron - 4:24.76

OUR MISSION
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