A separate smaller group lived up to its end of the bargain at a location that is just about the farthest place from home — Palo Alto, Calif.
The sprinters, hurdlers and senior Christina Hillman highlighted the team's appearance at the Musco Twilight on Saturday in Iowa City.
After placing fourth in the shot put at the Drake Relays, Hillman took the title in the event at the Musco Twilight with a mark of 53-09.
Junior Alyssa Gonzalez recorded her fourth personal record of the season in the 400-meter hurdles, outpacing the field with her first ever sub-minute performance in the event.