University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Bulldog Track and Field to Perform at Niswwonger Invitational
01.27.2012 | Track and Field
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The UNC Asheville men's and women's indoor track and field team head to the campus of East Tennessee State this weekend to take part in the prestigious Niswonger Invitational staring on Friday and running through Saturday.
The Bulldog teams have had a week off after performing well at the Dick Taylor Invitational at UNC Chapel Hill.
"I like the way our season has started," commented Bulldog coach Jesse Norman. "We seem to have a little more depth this year than we've had in years past. There's still plenty of room for improvement but overall it's been a good start to the season."
Norman expects still competition this weekend.
"The Niswonger is one of the top indoor events in the country," stated Norman. "We're going to see some of the best track and field athletes in the nation this weekend. This will be a good measuring stick to see where we're at right now."
Sophomore sprinter Milan Ristic has enjoyed a great season so far as he set a school record in the 60-meter hurdles two weeks ago with a time of 8.05.
On the women's side, Sarah Gentry set a school record in the 600 meters as she posted a time of 1:36. She finished in third place.
Emma Bussard set a new PR in the mile with a time of 5:09 and took third place. Bussard was named Big South Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for her efforts. Kylie Smith (5:33) and Rachel Carson (5:36) finished 12th and 15th respectively in the same event.
Junior Melanie Kulesz finished eighth in the 3000 meters at a time of 10:34. The women's distance medley team took a sixth place finish as they posted a time of 12:55.
Sophomore Meredith Foster came in sixth in the high jump (1.60). In the weight throw, Corey McClintock set a new PR with a throw of 12.47 meters.
Kurt Hibert also set a PR in the weight throw at 14.37 meters as he finished seventh in a strong field. Delano Loritts took ninth in the triple jump with a leap of 12.49 meters.
Kevin Paradise competed in the 3000 meters and finished with a time of 9:11.
