Shanieka Thomas won her third NCAA title in the triple jump, while Allison Reaser finished runner-up in the heptathlon to pace No. 16 San Diego State at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Friday in Eugene, Ore.

Thomas, who also won the triple jump at the 2014 indoor meet and 2013 outdoor meet, and was runner-up the previous two championships (2013 indoor, 2012 outdoor), captured another NCAA title with a leap of 45 feet, 11 ¼ inches (14.00 meters).

Thomas, who led start to finish, went 44-04.75 (13.53m), 43-04.25 (13.21m) and 44-04.75 (13.53m) again in the first flight to earn the top seed in the finals. In the finals, she posted marks of 45-04.50 (13.83m), 45-11.25 (14.00m) and 44-08.25 (13.62m).

"I'm beyond happy, and grateful to God and everyone who aided in one way or another in helping me defend my title," Thomas said. "It's been a tough year, battling injuries and adjusting to changes, but I am happy that I was able to compete and do as well as I did so that I can put myself in a position to be competitive at the world stage. I also wanted to make my family, friends, supporters, well-wishers and my entire SDSU family proud."