ALLENDALE, Mich. – Fresno Pacific saw four athletes compete on Day Two of the NCAA National Championships on Friday, with the women's 4x400 relay team qualifying for Saturday's final. The 4x100 relay team qualified on Thursday afternoon, giving the Sunbirds the opportunity to race in two championship events. 
 
QUOTABLE:

• "The ladies did their job, stepped up to the demands of the moment, and got a lane for tomorrow. They know they are one of the best 4x400m squads in the country, so tomorrow they will have an opportunity to put it all together and have the best race of the season when it matters most. They are ready."– head coach Ray Winter

 
HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• In her first appearance on the national stage while wearing the Blue and Orange, Mikaela Smith finished the 800 meter run in 2:21.81.  
• The 4x400 relay team of Chloe Sharp, Smith, Madison Flores and Danae Manibog teamed up to run a time of 3:46.04 and finish fourth in the prelims. 

 
UP NEXT:

• The 4x100 relay final is scheduled to begin at 2:05 p.m. PST on Saturday, while the 4x400 relay final is slated for 5:05 p.m. Head over to FPUAthletics.com to follow along live with all the action from Michigan. 

 
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