CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Lishanna Ilves led a 1-2-3 finish for the Husker women in the long jump as the Nebraska track and field team competed on day one of the Fighting Illini Big Ten Relays on Friday, a meet featuring athletes from nearly every Big Ten program.
Ilves, the Big Ten indoor champion in the event, jumped 20-8 1/2 (6.31m) to win gold on Friday ahead of two of her teammates. Ieva Turke was close behind in second at 20-6 1/2 (6.26m), and Darby Thomas rounded out the top three at 20-2 1/4 (6.