EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Akela Jones of Kansas State won the collegiate title in just the second heptathlon of her career and DeAnna Price of Southern Illinois set a meet record in winning the hammer Thursday as the women took over competition at the revamped NCAA track and field championships.

Jones, from Barbados, held a big lead after the first day and stayed there throughout Thursday’s final three events in the seven-event competition, finishing with 6,371 points. Defending champion Kendell Williams of Georgia was second at 6,223. Williams’ teammate Quintunya Chapman was third at 6,147.