At the VMI Invitational, Whitley finished the mile in 5:21.65, the top Conference Carolinas time this season. She was also a member of the 4x800 relay team that broke the all-time school record with a time of 9:57.51, Whitley finished her leg in 2:26.56. The senior finished the 1600 meter leg in the distance medley relay in 5:22 as the team that finished in fourth with a time of 12:57.81.