JUN 11, 2015 11:06p ET
JUN 11, 2015 11:06p ET
Kansas State's Akela Jones lands in the sand pit during the long-jump portion of the heptathlon.
Akela Jones of Kansas State won the collegiate title in just the second heptathlon of her career and DeAnna Price of Southern Illinois set a meet record in winning the hammer Thursday as the women took over competition at the revamped NCAA track and field championships.
Jones, from Barbados, held a big lead after the first day and stayed there throughout Thursday's final three events in the seven-event competition, finishing with 6,371 points.