May 31, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ---- Junior pole vaulter Patrick Wells broke his own school record Saturday as he finished 15th in the NCAA Mideast Regional competition. This is the third time Wells has either broken or tied a school record this outdoor season.

Wells notched a height of 16'7.25" on Saturday, passing the record he set at the Auburn Invitational on April 18 by half an inch.

Sophomore middle distance runner Hillary Neal finished 21st in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11:09.91 while freshman distance runner Andrea Seccafien placed 21st in the 5000 meters with a time of 18:24.96.

Junior distance runner Blaise Carie took 29th place in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:39.59.

The Bulldog squad wraps up its first season under the direction of first year head coach Rod Tiffin. Samford notched several school records in various events during the 2009 season while having four athletes qualify for Regionals in seven events.