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Women's 4x400 breaks SLC record on final day of Jarvis Scott Invite
Northwestern State University's women's 4x400 relay team sets new school and conference record
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The women's 4x400 relay team from Northwestern State University broke the school and Southland Conference record with a time of 3:32.47 at the Jarvis Scott Invite in Lubbock, Texas. The team finished second overall, behind only host Texas Tech. Several other NSU athletes also set personal and season bests in individual events during the competition.
Why it matters
This record-breaking performance by the NSU women's 4x400 relay team highlights the strength and depth of the university's track and field program. The team's ability to compete at such a high level against tough competition from Texas Tech underscores NSU's status as a regional powerhouse in the sport.
The details
The quartet of Natalie Blake, Jayla Hollis, Amaya Finley, and Kayla Jemison combined to run the 4x400 relay in 3:32.47, breaking the previous school and Southland Conference record of 3:36.76. This time was only behind Texas Tech's winning mark of 3:31.21. In individual events, Natalie Blake ran a personal-best 20.93 in the 200m, while several other NSU athletes set season bests as well.
- The Jarvis Scott Invite took place on February 14-15, 2026.
The players
Natalie Blake
A member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team who also ran a personal-best 20.93 in the 200m.
Jayla Hollis
A member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.
Amaya Finley
A member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.
Kayla Jemison
A member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.
Texas Tech
The host university and winner of the women's 4x400 relay event at the Jarvis Scott Invite.
What’s next
Northwestern State University's track and field teams will next compete at the Southland Conference Indoor Championships, which begin on February 25, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama. The women's team will be aiming for its fourth straight indoor conference title, while the men's team will look to win the championship after several close calls in recent years.
The takeaway
Northwestern State University's track and field program continues to demonstrate its regional dominance, with the women's 4x400 relay team setting a new school and conference record at the Jarvis Scott Invite. This performance highlights the depth and talent of the NSU athletes, who will look to carry this momentum into the upcoming Southland Conference Indoor Championships.
