University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Indoor Track Teams Head to Niswonger Invitational This Weekend
01.18.2008 | Track and Field
The Niswonger Invitational is one of the most prestigious indoor meets in the country. This is the 30th year for the meet and will showcase some of the world's top collegiate, post-collegiate and professional athletes. More than 1,100 athletes from 85 teams plan to compete in the two-day event.
This weekend's meet is the third of the season for the Bulldogs. However, first-year coach Jesse Norman didn't take a full team to the first two meets. Everyone will be going to
“We're really looking forward to this weekend and the competition,” commented
Each team has had some great moments in the early part of the year. Sophomore sprinter Natalie Pearson won the 55-meters and took second at the Appalachian State Invitational back on Dec. 2. Last week in
Back at Appalachian State last month, senior Jon Harmon finished second in the mile against a tough field. Matt Holman has been solid for the Bulldogs in the mile in both races this year.
