Freshman Molly Huddle went automatic in the 3000 meters for Notre Dame (und.ocsn.com)

Meyo Invitational

Notre Dame was host to the Meyo Invitational as action kicked off on Friday night and into Saturday. The women's DMR stole the show as both Arkansas and Michigan came away with hitting the NCAA automatic standards. The Razorbacks won the event in 11:15.78 while the Wolverines placed second in 11:21.09. In the men's mile run, four collegiate athletes broke the 4-minute barrier as Luke Watson came away with the victory in 3:57.83. He finished ahead of Michigan's Nathan Brannen (3:57.96), Eastern Michigan's Boaz Cheboiywo (3:58.07), Michigan's Nick Willis (3:58.15), and Ian Connor from Nike (3:58.24). Gavin Thompson of Eastern Michigan just missed breaking the barrier with his time of 4:00.41. Molly Huddle set a Notre Dame school record and automatically qualified for the NCAA indoor championship in the 3,000 meters with her time of 9:14.33. In the 400 meters, Nduka Awazie of Eastern Michigan kept pace with the rest of the country with his time of 46.73.

Gator Invitational

Florida was host to the Gator Invitational as results from the men and women proved to be outstanding. Several men's highlights included John Moffit of LSU taking the collegiate lead in the long jump with his leap of 25-10.75. Joe Squittieri of Florida took the high jump with his clearance of 7-3. Leevan Sands of Auburn proved to be a favorite in the triple jump with his mark of 54-04.75. Jonathan Fortenberry of South Carolina held off a strong field in the 400 meters with his 46.62 victory. Women's highlight's included Florida claiming even more why they are a powerhouse in the weight throw while sweeping the top 5 places. Jukina Dickerson won the event with her toss of 67-05.25. Elva Goulbourne of Auburn had a huge mark in the long jump with her national leading leap of 21-8. Lolo Jones took home the 55 meter hurdle title in 7.60 while teammate Muna Lee was victorious in the 55 meters in 6.73. Miami made their case as a team to watch in the 4x400 meters with their time of 3:37.05.

adidas Classic

The adidas Classic hosted by Nebraska also came away with many impressive performances. Amanda Bales of Missouri won the mile run with her automatic time of 4:41.45. Amy Mortimer of Kansas State was second in 4:44.20. Teammate Rebekah Greene won the shot put with her toss of 56-01. Dan Lincoln of Arkansas won the mile run while coming through in 4:00.84. Mitch Potter of Minnesota made his season debut by winning the 400 meters in 46.67. Joseph Lee of Kansas State claimed the 800 meters in 1:48.58. Danny Wolf of Washington State won the 3000 meters with his time of 8:05.05. Five men cleared at least 7 feet in the high jump as Kyle Odvody of Nebraska won the event with his clearance of 7-01.75. The highly anticipated match-up between Carl Myerscough of Nebraska and Christian Cantwell of Missouri in the shot put did not disappoint. Cantwell won the event with his heave of 68-05. Myerscough came in second with his toss of 68-02.25. Both marks met the NCAA automatic standard as well.

Rod McCravy Memorial

Kentucky was home to the Rod McCravy Memorial as several automatic marks were met on Friday. Dan Taylor of Ohio State took a commanding national lead in the weight throw with his toss of 72'03.50. He then came back to win the shot put in 64'05.75. Taylor's teammate on the women's side, Keturah Lofton, also had an impressive mark in the weight throw with her toss of 64'01.75. The Mississippi State women came home with a victory in the DMR by posting an automatic time of 11:18.04. Krista Keir of Ohio State guaranteed her trip to Arkansas with her winning mark of 54'10.25 in the shot put. Marquis Davis of Mississippi State ran a solid time in the 60 meters as he came through the line in 6.61. Rob Myers of Ohio State cracked the 4-minute barrier in the mile run with his 3:58.64 victory. Marquis Davis of Mississippi State took a commanding national lead in the 200 meters with his time of 20.72. Teammate Glen McFadden was second in 21.04.

Boston tri meet

Boston University hosted a women's tri meet on Friday as well. Roisin McGettigan of Providence won the 800 meters in automatic fashion with her time of 2:05.91. Her teammate, Deidre Byrne, came in second by also hitting the auto standard in 2:06.00. Julie Spolidoro of Boston College won the 3000 meters in 9:18.11 which met the auto standard. Mary Cullen of Providence also hit the auto standard in the same event while coming in second in 9:19.74.

Carolina Heels Challenge

North Carolina played host to the Carolina Heels Challenge on Saturday. Alison Henderson of William & Mary won the 5000 meters in 16:15.02 which also met the auto standard.

Illini Classic

Nicole Whitman stole the show at the Illini Classic. A week after claiming Big Ten, Illinois and U of I Armory Track records with a triple jump of 44'02.00", Nicole Whitman of Illinois nearly did it again as she easily won the triple jump with a performance of 44'00.75". That performance is the second-longest jump in Illinois and Big Ten history and again automatically qualified her for the NCAA Championships. Gina Rickert of Iowa State also punched her ticket to the meet with her winning height of 6-00.75 in the high jump.

Mountain T Invitational

A 13-year old record fell Saturday at Northern Arizona’s Mountain T Invitational. NAU’s freshman phenom Johanna Nilsson broke Nikke Toms indoor mile record with her 4:38.67 effort. Nilsson’s time automatically qualifies her for the NCAA meet as well. Baylor All-American Darold Williamson and newcomer Jeremy Wariner recorded automatic NCAA qualifying times en route to taking the top two places in the men's 400-meter dash. Williamson won the race with a time of 46.19 followed by Wariner, who clocked a 46.29.

Blewitt remains the top female in the shot put at any level so far this season

Doug Raymond Invitational

Kent State hosted the Doug Raymond Invitational. Everlyne Lagat of Toledo won the 5000 meters in 16:34.79 which is the fifth fastest time heading into the weekend. Adriane Blewitt of Ashland won the shot put with her mark of 58-09.50. Blewitt remains the top athlete in the shot put -- regardless of any division -- in the NCAA so far this season. Jeremy Scott of Allegheny soared in the pole vault with his winning height of 18-04.50. Scott's mark is the top in the country so far. You can also view more of a meet recap courtesy of Bob Ramsak from Trackprofile.com.

Indiana Invitational

At the Indiana Invitational, David Payne of the Bearcat Track Club, and University of Cincinnati, ran 7.70 in the 60 meter hurdles which is the fastest time in the nation. Payne, however, will not be able to compete at the NCAA indoor championships since Cincinnati does not have a men's indoor track team. Rachelle Boone of Indiana hit the auto mark in the 60 meter semi-finals with her time of 7.26. Teammate Daniele Carruthers also ran 7.37 in the same heat. Boone then went on to win the finals in 7.27.

Air Force Classic

The Air Force Classic turned in several noteable sprinting times from TCU. Jerry Harris won the 400 meters in 46.43 while teammate Jermaine Joseph won the 200 meters in 21.15. More TCU results included Michael Frater taking the 60 meter title in 6.70 and Jackson Langat claiming the 800 meters in 1:48.85.

United Heritage Invitational

Boise State hosted the United Heritage Invitational as many outstanding marks were met. Aaron Collins of Texas was the top collegiate in the 200 meters, behind former Boise State standout Corey Nelson, with his time of 21.03. Teammate and freshman Brendon Christian placed third with his time of 21.18. In the 400 meters, Aaron Collins' twin brother, Ashton Collins, took the victory for Texas as he came through in 46.24. Sean Shields of Arizona improved on his national mark in the shot put with his toss of 64-03.