No. 3 Story Of 2012-13: Pleger Hammers Competition On Way To All-American Status
July 22, 2013 | General, Women's Track and Field
For the fourth year in a row, BGSU Athletics will be counting down the top stories of the year all summer long. 2012-13 was a banner year for athletics at BGSU and the list of best moments of the year is arguably the strongest since beginning this annual event.
We will release the list one at a time throughout the summer until the No. 1 story of the year is announced on Aug. 5 -- just as BGSU football camp gets underway and the 2013-14 season has officially started! Don't forget to purchase your season tickets NOW!
Brooke Pleger Wins MAC And Regional Titles, Earns All-American Status
Redshirt sophomore Brooke Pleger posted one of the best individual seasons in BGSU women's track and field history, dominating the Mid-American Conference in the hammer throw and earning first team All-American status along the way.
Pleger broke BGSU's school record in the first meet of the year, throwing the hammer 212-feet-6 and winning the Raleigh Relays (CLICK HERE FOR STORY). She improved upon that throw with a toss of 219-9 in her next meet, winning the Northeast Ohio Invitational. Pleger continued to roll during the regular season, winning the Ashland Alumni Open to head into the MAC Championships. In being named the MAC's Most Outstanding Field Athlete, Pleger broke the MAC Championship record with a throw of 216-3 to earn the league championship (CLICK HERE FOR STORY).
At the NCAA East Preliminary, Pleger became the first regional champion in BGSU history, throwing the hammer 210-1 to earn a trip to the NCAA Championships (CLICK HERE FOR STORY). While she was unable to win a national championship, Pleger was named first team All-American after placing seventh at the NCAA Championships with a throw of 209-0 (CLICK HERE FOR STORY).
Fans can review previous top 10 lists by clicking any of the links below:
2011-12 Top 10; No. 1 Moment - BGSU hockey makes improbable run to the Joe
2010-11 Top 10; No. 1 Moment - Bill Frack announces $10 million gift to BGSU men's basketball
2009-10 Top 10; No. 1 Moment - The Freddie Barnes Story
Countdown of the Top Ten Stories of 2012-13
No. 1 - Released Aug. 5
No. 2 - Released July 29
No. 3 - Brooke Pleger Wins MAC, Regional Titles; Earns All-American Status
No. 4 - Three BGSU Coaches named MAC Coach of the Year
No. 5 - Chris Kingston named Director of Athletics
No. 6 - Dr. Lee and Marge Meserve announce transformational gift to athletics
No. 7 - Chris Jones dominates defensively
No. 8 - BGSU swimming skyrockets up MAC standings
No. 9 - Jamilah Ali and Alyssa Nocella win MAC gymnastics championships
No. 10 - BGSU Football plays in the Military Bowl
Other Notable Moments
We will release the list one at a time throughout the summer until the No. 1 story of the year is announced on Aug. 5 -- just as BGSU football camp gets underway and the 2013-14 season has officially started! Don't forget to purchase your season tickets NOW!
Redshirt sophomore Brooke Pleger posted one of the best individual seasons in BGSU women's track and field history, dominating the Mid-American Conference in the hammer throw and earning first team All-American status along the way.
Pleger broke BGSU's school record in the first meet of the year, throwing the hammer 212-feet-6 and winning the Raleigh Relays (CLICK HERE FOR STORY). She improved upon that throw with a toss of 219-9 in her next meet, winning the Northeast Ohio Invitational. Pleger continued to roll during the regular season, winning the Ashland Alumni Open to head into the MAC Championships. In being named the MAC's Most Outstanding Field Athlete, Pleger broke the MAC Championship record with a throw of 216-3 to earn the league championship (CLICK HERE FOR STORY).
At the NCAA East Preliminary, Pleger became the first regional champion in BGSU history, throwing the hammer 210-1 to earn a trip to the NCAA Championships (CLICK HERE FOR STORY). While she was unable to win a national championship, Pleger was named first team All-American after placing seventh at the NCAA Championships with a throw of 209-0 (CLICK HERE FOR STORY).
Fans can review previous top 10 lists by clicking any of the links below:
2011-12 Top 10; No. 1 Moment - BGSU hockey makes improbable run to the Joe
2010-11 Top 10; No. 1 Moment - Bill Frack announces $10 million gift to BGSU men's basketball
2009-10 Top 10; No. 1 Moment - The Freddie Barnes Story
Countdown of the Top Ten Stories of 2012-13
No. 1 - Released Aug. 5
No. 2 - Released July 29
No. 3 - Brooke Pleger Wins MAC, Regional Titles; Earns All-American Status
No. 4 - Three BGSU Coaches named MAC Coach of the Year
No. 5 - Chris Kingston named Director of Athletics
No. 6 - Dr. Lee and Marge Meserve announce transformational gift to athletics
No. 7 - Chris Jones dominates defensively
No. 8 - BGSU swimming skyrockets up MAC standings
No. 9 - Jamilah Ali and Alyssa Nocella win MAC gymnastics championships
No. 10 - BGSU Football plays in the Military Bowl
Other Notable Moments
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