The junior from Johnson City, Tennessee, ran 32:22.98 in the 10,000 meters to win the event, improving her personal best by 21 seconds. The time surpasses the previous BYU school record of 32:28.85, set by Aubrey Frentheway in May 2023 at the NCAA West Preliminary Round.

“This was a great 10,000-meter opener to see what I could do, especially being on my own for the majority of the race,” said Hutchins. “It was really encouraging to hear Coach Taylor and my teammates throughout the whole thing. I’m really grateful for this experience and am excited to keep improving as the season goes on. There have been so many inspiring women at BYU, so to say that I’m school-record holder means the world. I hope to be able to inspire others with my own journey and use this opportunity as a stepping stone to become even better.”

A First Team All-American in the 10,000m at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships, Hutchins currently holds the top time in the NCAA this season in the 5000m at 15:16.95. Her 10,000m mark of 32:22.98 ranks No. 9 nationally.

Taylor Lovell ran a personal-best time of 9:46.86 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, setting the No. 6 all-time mark in BYU program history. The sophomore from Gilbert, Arizona, improved on her previous best of 9:48.39 from the 2024 NCAA Championships and placed eighth in the invitational sections.

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Lizzie Dildine recorded a time of 10:03.27, improving upon her previous personal best by over five seconds (10:08.86, 2024 Stanford Invitational). The senior from Eagle, Idaho placed 18th overall in the invite sections.

Raygan Peterson placed first in the open sections. The sophomore from Orem, Utah ran a time of 10:08.12, a 12-second improvement on her previous personal best of 10:20.39 achieved in April of 2024 at the Payton Jordan Invitational.

Nelah Roberts ran 10:16.87 in her first-ever steeplechase race. The true freshman placed fourth overall in the open section.

Karissa Chamberlain completed her first race in a BYU uniform, finishing with a time of 10:50.99.

Joey Nokes was the top finisher for the Cougars in 10,000-meter men’s race, finishing seventh in the first heat of the invitational section of the 10,000m running 28:06.44, a little more than a second slower than his personal best ran at Bryan Clay two years ago.

Creed Thompson wasn’t too far behind his teammate as the Lehi native finished ninth in 28:14.08. Berkley Nance would finish 15th in the heat after running 28:40.20 in his collegiate debut in the distance. Luke Grundvig also finished 23rd in 29:10.64.

MEN’S GOLF

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – BYU finished in sixth place (357-347-355-1059) at the 78th Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo Golf Course on Wednesday.

With the help of his 2-under par performance on day three, Peter Kim (70-66-68-204) notched his third top three finish this season. Kim made five birdies in his final round to add to his 15 overall, which is the second-most out of any individual.

“It feels great to finish in the top three this week, especially because I didn’t have my best stuff in the first round,” Kim said. “My game is feeling solid overall and the team and I are going into the Big 12 Championship next week with determination and drive. The course was fun and played tough this week with the new greens, and it is always fun to have a chance to play on television.”

No. 18 San Diego State took the team title at 6-under par and Stanford finished in second, five strokes back. No. 22 Pepperdine, Nihon and UNLV rounded out the top five.

Cole Ponich’s five made birdies from today helped him rise six spots in the competition, putting him in a tie for 11th. He finished the competition with a 1-under 209.

Junior Tyson Shelley finished tied for 30th. Shelley made four birdies in today’s round. Zac Jones and Simon Kwon tied for 42nd at 6-over par. Kevin Wu finished tied for 30th.

Up next, BYU is headed to Tulsa, Okla. for the Big 12 Championship from Apr. 22-24.

WOMEN’S GOLF

BYU (299-294-593) holds seventh place after the second day of the Big 12 Championship at Houston Oaks Golf Course on Wednesday.

Kanyanol “Naji” Aramkul sits in ninth place after an even-par round Tuesday. The freshman recorded six birdies and led the field in par-5 scoring, averaging 4.25.

Oklahoma State is leading the team field with their 6-over 574. Houston holds second place and No. 15 TCU, Iowa State and No. 19 Arizona rounded out the top five.

Maria Jose “MJ” Barragan and Alexa Udom are each tied for 31st at 7-over par. Udom made three birdies on her back nine, helping her rise 16 spots on the leaderboard.

Adeline (Anderson) Wach and Lily McCauley are tied for 58th going into tomorrow’s final round.

BYU tees off in its final round on Thursday at 7 a.m. MST. Follow live scoring on Scoreboard or watch live on ESPN+ at 10:30 a.m. MST.

BYU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The Cougars have signed College of Charleston transfer Lara Rohkohl, who will join the BYU roster for the 2025-26 season with her final year of eligibility.

“Lara is a tremendous person who plays the game the right way and will fit perfectly at BYU on and off the court,” Cummard said. “She is an experienced, long and athletic post player who runs the floor very well. One of her favorite players is Dennis Rodman, and she tries to emulate his rebounding abilities and tenacity. She is a very efficient player who is active on the defensive end and recorded more steals and blocks than turnovers last season. We are thrilled that Lara is joining our program.”

Rohkohl, a rising senior, comes to BYU from the College of Charleston, where she appeared in 57 games, starting 37 in her two seasons with the Cougars. As a junior, Rohkohl was the third-leading scorer and highest-scoring forward at 10.1 points per game while shooting an efficient 64.4 percent from the field. She also led her team in rebounding and blocks with 9.2 boards and 1.9 blocks per contest while helping Charleston to a 25-8 record and the second round of the WNIT.

The product of Hanover, Germany, posted 10 double-doubles and 17 double-figure scoring performances during the 2024-25 campaign including two games in which she scored 22 and 23 points, respectively. Rohkohl also recorded 28 games with over five rebounds, 14 games with 10 or more boards, 10 games with three or more blocks and seven games with over three steals.

As a sophomore, the 6-foot-3 forward played in 24 games, earned five starting nods and averaged 12.2 minutes for the Cougs. She turned in averages of 3.4 points and 3.6 rebounds during her first season in Charleston while shooting 61.3 percent from the field. Rohkohl recorded her first-career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds on Nov. 20, 2023, in a 90-78 win over Gardner-Webb.

Before transferring to the College of Charleston, Rohkohl graced the hardwood at Central Connecticut, where she appeared in 28 games during her freshman season, starting 25. The then-freshman averaged 7.7 points, 7.7 rebounds in 25.4 minutes en route to being named to the 2023 Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team, NEC Winter Commissioner’s Honor Roll and NEC Winter Academic Honor Roll. While suiting up for the Blue Devils, Rohkohl recorded over five rebounds in 21 of 28 games and set a career high with eight blocks and 17 rebounds against Wagner on Feb. 16, 2023.

Rohkohl prepped at IGS Roderbruch in Hannover, Germany, before playing for head coach Sidney Parsons at TK Hannover.

FAN FESTS ANNOUNCED

BYU Athletics has announced two upcoming fan fest events this spring, bringing the BYU Athletics experience to fans in Idaho and southern Utah. These fan fests will include games, activities, giveaways, and meet & greets with BYU student-athletes and coaches.

The first fan fest will be held in St. George, Utah, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sandtown Park (600 N Bluff St). The event will run from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is free to attend. In addition to the fan fest, BYU Athletics will host a special religious devotional on Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at 3167 E 1140 S, St. George, UT. Cougar fans in the area are invited to attend both events.

The second fan fest will take place in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Freeman Park (1290 Science Center Dr). The event will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is free to attend. Fans can enjoy interactive activities, meet BYU players and coaches, and take part in a fun-filled day celebrating all things BYU.

Site maps and event details will be updated when available.

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