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TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS POST 12 TOP-10s AT THE VANDERBILT INVITATIONAL
 
GAME DAY CENTRAL

Nashville, Tenn. – The Belmont men and women’s track and field teams won one individual title and posted a total of 12 top-ten finishes at this weekend’s Vanderbilt Invitational held in Nashville, Tennessee.

On the men’s side, BU posted seven top-10s. They were led once again by sophomore Collin Magut, who won the 1500 meter title with a time of 3:51.59 and finished eighth in the 800 meters. In the pole vault, Brandon Grass placed fifth with a mark of 14-05.25, which ties the school record. His teammate Seth Jones placed seventh in the event as well. In addition, Caleb Swartz finished fifth in the 3000 meters with a time of 8:43.31.

The Belmont women had five top-ten finishes. They were led by freshman Lynette Rives, who put together another solid performance. She finished second in the 200 meters with a time of 23.97, which is .01 off qualifying for NCAA regionals. She also placed third in the 100 meters with a school record time of 11.88. In the 5000 meters, senior Lindsey Honea placed second with a time of 17:52.48, while her teammate, Megan Saunders, finished sixth with a time of 18:05.14.

For full results from this weekend’s meet, go to www.vucommodores.com or www.alltraxtiming.com.

Both Belmont teams will be back in action this weekend at the WKU Invitational in Bowling Green, Kentucky.













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