AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Arkansas women's track and field team trailed first place and defending national champion Southern California by eight points with only two events remaining on the final day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Saturday.
To capture their second Outdoors national title in four years, the Razorbacks needed to outpoint USC in the 5,000 meters and 1,600 relay.
That's a sizable disadvantage to overcome for most teams, but these Razorbacks are battle-tested, having survived the rugged SEC.
When sophomore Taylor Werner ran the race of her life to finish second in the 5,000 to earn eight points and tie USC at 56-56 for first place, the Razorbacks had their opening.