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Penn State's Tayissa Buchanan named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team

A late addition doesn't take away from her season's success.

A day after the Big Ten track and field awards were awarded, Penn State mid-distance runner Tayissa Buchanan was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.

Late addition, same recognitionud83dudc4fTay lands on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team!#WeAre | #PSUTF pic.twitter.com/WeDoKQNUmO

— Penn State Track & Field/Cross Country (@PennStateTFXC) March 5, 2025

Buchanan competed at the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championship in the 600-meter, where she finished seventh place with a 1:32.90, earning the Nittany Lions two points.