SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The University of the Pacific's track team completed its third meet of the season at the Sunshine Open in Santa Barbara, Calif. 
 
How it Happened:

• UOP participated in the 5000m on Saturday for the second time at Westmont College for the 2021 season.
• Redshirt senior Emma Winkler had an excellent day placing eighth in the 5000m with a time of 18:52.
• Sophomore Alyssa Hershey was back in action finishing No. 12 overall with her time of 19:23.

 
Event Results:
 
5000 Meter Run:
8. Emma Winkler (Sr.) 18:52.7
12. Alyssa Hershey (So.) 19:23.2
21. Anna Martinez (Sr.) 20:11.1
22. Saira Purhar (Sr.) 20:17.4
24. Sophie Pazzo (Fr.) 20:51.8
25. Ailey Butler (Jr.) 21:12
27. Kari Tanji (So.) 21:18.9
 
What's Next:
 
The next track and cross country event will be the West Coast Conference Championships on Feb. 24 in Las Vegas, Nev. 
 
 
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