MEADVILLE, Pa. - The Shippensburg women's outdoor track and field took advantage of a Last Chance Qualifier at Allegheny College on Friday afternoon, as the 1,600-meter relay squad of sophomore Mary Dell, freshman Laura Henzy, freshman Erica Hess and sophomore Shannon Hare recorded an NCAA automatic qualifying time.

The quartet completed the run in 3:46.06, which is the sixth fastest time this season in Division II. Friday's effort shaved five seconds off their previous best effort this season of 3:51.06.

Earlier this year, Hess recorded the 14th fastest time in the 400-meter dash this season with a run of 55.68 that is the fourth fastest time by a freshman in the nation.

Dell owns the sixth fastest mark in the 800-meter run this season with a time of 2:10.09 and ranks 14th in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:34.87.

The 2008 Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be held from May 22-24 at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, California is the host venue.