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Stuckey Qualifies For NCAA Championships, Bulldogs Have Strong Showing At NCAA Prelims
5.30.21 | Track and Field
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Samford track and field wraps up NCAA East Preliminaries as Justin Stuckey qualified for the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships to be held in Eugene, Ore.
On day one of the NCAA East Preliminaries, Matt Cahoon nearly missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the men's javelin with a new personal best and a new program record throw of 68.55 meters (224' 11"). Cahoon finished his record-breaking season with a 13th overall finish at the East Preliminaries, one place out of NCAA Championship qualification.
Freshman, Jed Sisco finished 21st overall in the men's pole vault competing in his first NCAA East regional notching a new personal best height of 5.15 meters (16' 10.75"). Jose Penalver also wrapped up his season finishing 25th in the men's 800-meter run crossing the line in 1:50.08.
Michael McMahan and Titus Moore closed out day one of the East Prelims competing in the men's 110-meter hurdles. McMahan advanced to the second-round finishing with a time of 13.86 (w +2.7), while Titus Moore just missed advancing with a time of 13.92 (w +2.7). McMahan also advanced to the second round in the men's 400-meter hurdles posting a time of 51.61.
Tally Wilson was the lone Bulldog to compete on day two of the NCAA East Preliminaries ending her collegiate career in the women's pole vault with a mark of 3.92 meters (12' 10.25").
Justin Stuckey kicked off day three with a bang finishing ninth overall in the men's high jump with a leap of 2.16 meters (7' 1"). Stuckey punched his ticket to the 2021 NCAA Championships to be held starting on June 9 through June 12 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Benjamin Garner finished his season running the men's 3000 meter steeplechase crossing the line in 9:28.83. Michael McMahan also wrapped up his season competing in the second round of the men's 110-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles. McMahan finished 20th in the 110-meter hurdles posting a time of 14.05 (w +2.4), and narrowly missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the 400-meter hurdles finishing 13th overall with a time of 51.13.
Maggie Johnston finished her outstanding career at Samford on day four of the NCAA East Preliminaries missing qualifying for the NCAA Championships by two spots with a 14th overall throw of 52.40 meters (171' 11").
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford Track and Field, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordXC_TF (Twitter), and @samfordxctf (Instagram).
On day one of the NCAA East Preliminaries, Matt Cahoon nearly missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the men's javelin with a new personal best and a new program record throw of 68.55 meters (224' 11"). Cahoon finished his record-breaking season with a 13th overall finish at the East Preliminaries, one place out of NCAA Championship qualification.
Freshman, Jed Sisco finished 21st overall in the men's pole vault competing in his first NCAA East regional notching a new personal best height of 5.15 meters (16' 10.75"). Jose Penalver also wrapped up his season finishing 25th in the men's 800-meter run crossing the line in 1:50.08.
Michael McMahan and Titus Moore closed out day one of the East Prelims competing in the men's 110-meter hurdles. McMahan advanced to the second-round finishing with a time of 13.86 (w +2.7), while Titus Moore just missed advancing with a time of 13.92 (w +2.7). McMahan also advanced to the second round in the men's 400-meter hurdles posting a time of 51.61.
Tally Wilson was the lone Bulldog to compete on day two of the NCAA East Preliminaries ending her collegiate career in the women's pole vault with a mark of 3.92 meters (12' 10.25").
Justin Stuckey kicked off day three with a bang finishing ninth overall in the men's high jump with a leap of 2.16 meters (7' 1"). Stuckey punched his ticket to the 2021 NCAA Championships to be held starting on June 9 through June 12 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Benjamin Garner finished his season running the men's 3000 meter steeplechase crossing the line in 9:28.83. Michael McMahan also wrapped up his season competing in the second round of the men's 110-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles. McMahan finished 20th in the 110-meter hurdles posting a time of 14.05 (w +2.4), and narrowly missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the 400-meter hurdles finishing 13th overall with a time of 51.13.
Maggie Johnston finished her outstanding career at Samford on day four of the NCAA East Preliminaries missing qualifying for the NCAA Championships by two spots with a 14th overall throw of 52.40 meters (171' 11").
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford Track and Field, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordXC_TF (Twitter), and @samfordxctf (Instagram).
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