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BYU

TRACK AND FIELD: The No. 24 ranked BYU women' team advanced two athletes on Wednesday at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark.

"This is a great venue, unfortunately we haven't been able to compete in all of our events due to rain delays," said BYU throwing coach Dick Legas. "However, in the few events we've had in the opening day, we have done a great job."

Ada Robinson was one of the highlight performers for BYU, making her first journey to nationals a success. The freshman standout advanced to Friday's high jump finals. Robinson ended the day tied for first, clearing 5-9 3/4.

Lacey Cramer took the first step to defending her 800-meter indoor national championship title by advancing to today's semifinals. Running a smart race and saving herself for the second round, Cramer finished second in her heat with a time of 2:05.33.

"I'm very proud of how Lacey ran," said BYU women's distance coach Patrick Shane. "She ran a tactical and savvy race, which you wouldn't expect to see from a freshman."

Senior Ilze Gribule was unable to advance, ending her successful career as a Cougar. The Latvian native, who has been suffering from an Achilles injury all week long, ranks sixth in the javelin event on BYU's all-time record list with a throw of 169-6.

"Ilze would have advanced with her last attempt, but it was waved flat, which is unfortunate," Legas said. "Ilze has been a bright spot in our program and will be greatly missed."

The Cougars continue the competition today, beginning with Amy Menlove's heptathlon at 10:15 a.m. MDT.

MEN'S SOCCER: BYU's confidence was severely shaken Tuesday night in its game against the Ogden Outlaws, who managed to score a last-second goal and win the game using what is normally a Cougar trademark.

"Scoring a last-minute goal is usually our thing," BYU head coach Chris Watkins explained. "I think we were shocked that it didn't happen. We had so many opportunities to score but finishing just killed us."

Indeed, the Cougars had double the chances to score as their opponents, taking 16 shots by game's end.

The match commenced amid a downpour of rain that left the players soaked and sent the ball skidding wildly across the turf. The Cougars put up a formidable offense, achieving nine corner kicks and many good chances to put a ball in the net.

Ogden's only goal came at the worst moment possible for the Cougars–during four minutes of extended time awarded at the end of the game. A late Ogden substitution gained possession of the ball in the middle of a Cougar offensive, leaving the backfield vulnerable and, after making his way around a BYU defender, sent the game-winning shot into the goal.