Huskers Win 12 Titles at Nebraska Tune-Up

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska track and field team captured 12 event titles on Friday at the Nebraska Tune-Up at the Bob Devaney Sports Center Indoor Track.

Darby Thomas had a career-best long jump of 21-5 1/2 (6.54m) on her second attempt to win the event. It moved her into the top 10 in school history at No. 3 and ranks first in the Big Ten and tied for seventh nationally this season. Thomas' jump was the best indoor long jump by a Husker woman since 1997.

Marika Spencer led a 1-2-3 finish in the women's weight throw with a standout performance. Spencer notched a throw of 67-11 1/2 (20.71m) on her fifth attempt, a new personal best that ranks second in school history. Taylor Latimer, who is…