SENIOR DAY: Tulane Honors Track and Field's Brandi Hughes
Apr 3, 2020 | Track & Field
EDITOR'S NOTE: Over the next few months, TulaneGreenWave.com will honor the 35 seniors that had their respective collegiate careers cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic through this SENIOR DAY series. We hope you the fans enjoy this series and remember the seniors from the 2020 graduating class.
Brandi Hughes came to New Orleans from Anaheim Hills, California in the fall of 2016 and made an immediate impact on the Green Wave roster. Hughes broke the freshman and sophomore records in the 60-meter hurdles during her first two seasons Uptown, ultimately going on to place eight times in indoor and outdoor American Athletic Conference Championships during her four-year tenure. A notable first-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles in 2017 put Hughes at the top of the record books, with the then best time in program history at 8.34 seconds. Hughes now holds five program records, standing second in the 60-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles, sixth in the 400-meter hurdles and first among freshmen and sophomore times in the 60-meter hurdles.
Today, we honor Hughes in our SENIOR DAY web series.
Q AND A WITH BRANDI HUGHES
What made you want to come to Tulane?
"I decided to come to Tulane because, not only did it afford me the opportunity to compete with the best athletes at a Division I level, but it also provided me with the opportunity to receive a top-tier education. My dream school was one that challenged me academically and athletically, and Tulane fit that criteria perfectly. Choosing Tulane was a no brainer."
What is your favorite memory from your time at Tulane?
"My favorite memory from my time at Tulane would be the bus rides home after a meet. My team is so fun-spirited and supportive, and we’d always celebrate and uplift each other after a meet. There were times where we’d all do sing-a-longs, other times we’d have dance battles, or we’d just watch previous races and reminisce together. My team was a family and I’m forever grateful for them and all the memories we created."
What's next?
"My plans for next year are to return to Tulane University, complete my master's degree, and compete in next year’s outdoor season. Due to a redshirt outdoor season, I have eligibility to compete with my team for another year. I’m excited to come back and represent the Green Wave with my team again!"
My dream school was one that challenged me academically and athletically, and Tulane fit that criteria perfectly. Choosing Tulane was a no brainer.- Brandi Hughes
@GreenWaveXCTF's Brandi Hughes runs the 60m Hurdles in 8.34 to clinch the title! #AmericanITF Championships pic.twitter.com/hTcr8TPalZ
— American XC Track (@AmericanXCTrack) February 24, 2018
BIG TIME performances from @k_jene21 and Brandi Hughes in the 60-meter hurdles!
— Tulane XC & TF (@GreenWaveXCTF) February 29, 2020
?? Loyd | 8.33 seconds (PR)
?? Hughes | 8.36 seconds #RollWave | #AmericanITF pic.twitter.com/YmSBnfd607
Brandi Hughes' Career Bio
CAREER TOP TIMES
Indoor:
60H -- 8.34 (2/23/18)
60m -- 7.77 (11/30/18)
200m -- 25.63 (1/24/19)
400m -- 58.76 (12/1/17)
Outdoor:
100H -- 13.45 (5/11/18)
200m -- 25.72 (3/15/19)
400H -- 1:00.00 (5/11/18)
As a senior (2019-20)
Indoor Track & Field
- Finished third in the 60-meter hurdles at the Indoor AAC Championships with a time of 8.36 seconds
- Placed second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.58 seconds at the Samford Invitational
- Competed in the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.50 seconds, finishing sixth
- Finished fourth overall in the 60-meter hurdles with a season-best time of 8.45 seconds at the Texas Tech Shootout
- Finished fourth in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.47 seconds at the LSU Twilight
As a junior (2018-19)
Outdoor Track & Field
- Competed in one meet, the Louisiana Classics, where she ran the 200 in 25.72
Indoor Track & Field
- Raced in five regular-season meets and the AAC Championship
- At the AAC Championship, took 2nd place in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.43 seconds; was third in the prelims in 8.51 seconds
- Competed well at the BSC Panther Indoor Icebreaker (11/30), setting a personal record in the 60 meter with a time of 7.77 seconds, as well as finishing third in the 60 meter hurdles in 8.58 seconds
- Set a PR for the 200 in 25.63 at the Texas Tech Classic (1/25)
- Gave Tulane a win in the 60 meter hurdles in 8.40 seconds and the 4x400 relay at the Samford Invite 2019 (1/18)
- Ran the 60 meter hurdles in 8.39 seconds at the Don Kirby Elite (2/8) for sixth place
As a sophomore (2017-18)
Outdoor Track & Field
- Reached the NCAA East Regional for the first time in her career thanks to a time of 13.45 seconds in the 100 hurdles
- At the NCAA East Regional, came in 38th place in 13.58(w) seconds
- Her 13.45-second 100 hurdles came at the AAC Championship (5/11) and earned her a fourth-place finish in the event; was also on Tulane's 4x100 and 4x400 teams at the AAC Championship
- At the AAC Championship, took fifth in the 400 hurdles with a personal-best time of 1:00.00
- Ran the 100 hurdles in 13.53 seconds at the LSU Alumni Gold (4/21) meet
- Began her season by winning the 100 hurdles and 400 hurdles at the Tulane Early Bird Invitational (3/2)
- Posted three top-three finishes at the Louisiana Classics (3/16), coming second in the 400 hurdles and third in the 100 hurdles and 4x400 relay
Indoor Track & Field
- Raced in five regular-season meets and the AAC Championship
- At the AAC Championship, won the 60 hurdles with a time of 8.34 seconds, a new personal best; was third in the prelims in 8.54 seconds
- Part of Tulane's sixth-place 4x400 team at the AAC Championship as well
- Had 11 top-10 finishes during the season and only placed outside the top 10 one time
- Ran the 60 hurdles in 8.42 seconds at the Don Kirby Elite (2/9) for sixth place
As a freshman (2016-17)
Outdoor Track & Field
- Scored for Tulane at her first AAC Outdoor Championship in the 100 hurdles and in the 4x400, posting a sixth-place finish in the 100h in 13.91 seconds and finishing eight as part of the 4x400 team
- Took second in the 100 hurdles at the LSU Alumni Gold (4/22) in 13.99 seconds
- Placed sixth at the Mt. SAC Relays (4/13) in the 100 hurdles in 14.05 seconds
- Member of Tulane Athletics 3.0 Club spring 2017
Indoor Track & Field
- Raced in six regular-season meets and the American Indoor Championship
- Took third place in the 60 hurdles at the AAC Championship, posting a time of 8.48 seconds to get on the medal stand and finish her year with a season best time
- Placed in the top 10 seven different times in her freshman year
Prior to Tulane:
Attended Skyline High School … Member of National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars … Named 2016 Skyline High School Female Athlete of the Year… Two Time State Champion 100H (13.92 PR) and State Champion 300H (43.72 PR) … High School Record Holder in 100H and 300H
Personal:
Born in Anaheim Hills, CA....Has two older brothers and one younger sister… Majoring in Psychology and Early Childhood Development … Aspires to be a professional runner and elementary school teacher.
Upcoming Senior Day Series Schedule
April 4– Senior Day on Gabrielle Correia (Women’s Golf)
April 6– Senior Day on Luis Elenbusch (Men’s Tennis)
April 8– Senior Day on Laura Fabrizi (Women’s Tennis)
April 10– Senior Day on Jessica Duckett (Track and Field)
April 11– Senior Day on Luke Glancy (Baseball)
April 12– Senior Day on Josie Larkin (Sailing)
April 14– Senior Day on Grant Matthews (Baseball)
April 16– Senior Day on Kaylie McHugh (Beach Volleyball)
April 18– Senior Day on K.J. Lawson (Men’s Basketball)
April 20– Senior Day on Haydyn Gibson (Women’s Golf)
April 22– Senior Day on Dane Esses (Men’s Tennis)
April 23– Senior Day on Tom Coe (Track and Field)
April 24– Senior Day on Ty Johnson (Baseball)
April 26– Senior Day on Paige Fatland (Track and Field)
April 27– Senior Day on Christina Sisti (Women’s Tennis)
April 28– Senior Day on Stephen Hahn (Sailing)
April 30– Senior Day on Trent Johnson (Baseball)
May 2– Senior Day on Eva Torruella (Beach Volleyball)
May 4– Senior Day on Ewan Moore (Men’s Tennis)
May 6 – Senior Day on Keagan Gillies (Baseball)
May 7 – Senior Day on Mary Catherine Stovall (Track and Field)
May 8 – Senior Day on Tim Ruetzel (Men’s Tennis)
May 10 – Senior Day on Meghan Doyle (Beach Volleyball)
May 12 – Senior Day on Corey Dauphine (Track and Field)
May 13 – Senior Day on Brinton Hoover (Sailing)
May 14 – Senior Day on Skyler Guillot (Track and Field)
May 15 – Senior Day on Tarin Mergener (Beach Volleyball)
May 16 – Senior Day on Robert Price (Baseball)
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