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PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
Recap | Salukis show promise at Bellarmine Classic
02/02/2024 | 6:56:00 | Track and Field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Southern Illinois track and field finished the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic with several promising marks Friday in Louisville.
The Salukis are accustomed to multiple first-place finishes at seemingly every meet, but Director of Track and Field Richard Jones still saw many encouraging signs.
"I think there were some notable performances today that will translate well to the MVC championship. We have had a lot of new faces and it's starting to click a bit."
Track events got the Salukis on the right path early on.
Christian Coleman (second), Daryl Okeke (third) and Nikyan Hodge (sixth) combined to give Southern Illinois three of the top six finishers in the men's 60-meter hurdles. Hodge's time of 6.47 was a personal record.
The Salukis were also impressive in the women's 60-meter dash. Iaunia Pointer (third), Shavell Riley (seventh), and Keyann Wilson (eighth) gave the Salukis three of the top eight finishers.
Xavier Preston got back on track with a first-place victory in the men's 200-meter dash, his second win of the indoor season.
Here are some notable personal records achieved by Saluki athletes:
The Salukis finished sixth in total points among the 18 teams. Full results can be found on DC Race Timing.
UP NEXT
The Salukis will head to Nashville to compete in the Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt University next Friday and Saturday.
FOLLOW THEÂ SALUKIS
For the latest updates on the Salukis, follow the team on X (@SIUTrackXC), Instagram (@SIUTrackXC) and Facebook (@SalukiTrackAndField).
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The Salukis are accustomed to multiple first-place finishes at seemingly every meet, but Director of Track and Field Richard Jones still saw many encouraging signs.
"I think there were some notable performances today that will translate well to the MVC championship. We have had a lot of new faces and it's starting to click a bit."
Track events got the Salukis on the right path early on.
Christian Coleman (second), Daryl Okeke (third) and Nikyan Hodge (sixth) combined to give Southern Illinois three of the top six finishers in the men's 60-meter hurdles. Hodge's time of 6.47 was a personal record.
The Salukis were also impressive in the women's 60-meter dash. Iaunia Pointer (third), Shavell Riley (seventh), and Keyann Wilson (eighth) gave the Salukis three of the top eight finishers.
Xavier Preston got back on track with a first-place victory in the men's 200-meter dash, his second win of the indoor season.
Here are some notable personal records achieved by Saluki athletes:
- Triniti Douglas in the 60-meter hurdles (8.99) and 200-meter dash (26.57)
- Nikyan Hodge in the 400-meter dash (51.74)
- Vincent Van Eck in the men's one-mile (4:14.50)
- Ansley Bailey in the women's one-mile (5:02.22)
- Hannah Meiser in the women's one-mile (5:11.59)
- Caleb Carter in the triple jump (13.73 meters)
The Salukis finished sixth in total points among the 18 teams. Full results can be found on DC Race Timing.
UP NEXT
The Salukis will head to Nashville to compete in the Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt University next Friday and Saturday.
FOLLOW THEÂ SALUKIS
For the latest updates on the Salukis, follow the team on X (@SIUTrackXC), Instagram (@SIUTrackXC) and Facebook (@SalukiTrackAndField).
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