Big Ten women's indoor championships

Last update: February 29, 2008 - 9:10 PM

BIG TEN WOMEN'S INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Today and Sunday at the University of Minnesota Field House

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

9 a.m. Pentathlon starts with 60-meter hurdles; 1:30 p.m. First running event, 3,000 meters; 2 p.m. First field event, pole vault

SUNDAY'S SCHEDULE

Noon First field events, weight throw and triple jump; 1 p.m. First running event, 5,000 meters

TEAM FAVORITES

Minnesota, defending champ and ranked No. 7 in U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association ratings; No. 5 Michigan; No. 8 Penn State

GOPHERS TO WATCH

Liz Roehrig: Seeded second and three-time defending champion in pentathlon, seeded third in high jump

Alicia Rue: Seeded first in pole vault

Heather Dorniden: Seeded second in 600 and 800

Jamie Cheever: Seeded second in mile

Caitlin Roemhildt: Seeded second in high jump

Julie Schwengler: Seeded third in 800

Liz Podominick: Seeded third in shot put

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