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Troy Outdoor Finishes Third at Bill Carson Invitational, Competes at Tiger Classic
4/10/2016 10:27:00 AM | Track & Field
GREENVILLE, North Carolina  – The Troy outdoor track and field team came in third place at the Bill Carson Invite at East Carolina on Saturday, while the Trojans competed well but had new faces in new events at the Tiger Classic in Auburn, Ala.
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"The team performed very well at ECU," director Marc Davis said. "I was looking for kids to step up in pressure situations and score points for the team. More than that, I was looking to have another opportunity to get closer as a team. Something that is sometimes lost in track and field. I feel like we accomplished both goals."
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Combined, the Troy men and women earned points in 44 different occasions. The men totaled for 121.50 and the women finished with 104.50.
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The men 4x100 relay earned 10 points and earned a first place finish with a 40.81 timed finish. The 4x400-meter relay earned 10 points as well with a first place finish.
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Myles Charley picked up 10 points for the Trojans with a 7.66-meter long jump, a new personal best. He finished with 15 total points, picking up five with the triple jump.
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Zach Douglas topped off the meet with 16 points. He had 10 points and a first place finished in the shot put competition with an 18.22-meter toss, his best of the season and new school record. He added six with a third place finish in the discus throw.
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On the women's side, Sydney Wright finished first in the 100-meter dash with an 11.72 time and 10 points for the Trojans. The 4x400-meter relay picked up 10 points and finished first with a 3:57.52 time.
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Corina Cox earned 10 points herself with a 51.45-meter throw in the discus competition. Jaevyn Wortham contributed with eight points in the discus throw with a 50.94-meter throw.
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Men
East Carolina            164
Coastal Carolina       153.50
Troy                          121.50
High Point                 93
Charlotte                   62.50
NC State           62
The Citadel         30
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Women
East Carolina            215.33
NC State           111
Troy                          104.50
Coastal Carolina       96.33
High Point                 79
Charlotte                   49.83
The Citadel         18
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At the Tiger Classic, Troy's highest place was 18th and it came from Samantha Smith in the 5000-meter race. She finished with a 18:30.15 time, her best finish of the year in the 5000-meter competition.
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"At Auburn, we were trying to get some quality performances in at a quality meet," Davis said. "For many it was the first time they have competed all season, so they got a chance to get their feet wet with college competition."
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Two other Trojans had season best finishes in Quienterria Stallworth, who had a 12.97 finish in the 100-meter competition and Jason Isles, who had a 15.76 finish in the 110-meter hurdles.
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Troy will travel to Mobile, Ala., to compete in the USA Invitational/Multi next Friday and Saturday.
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Fans can keep up with the action by following Troy track and field and cross country on Instagram @TroyTrojansTFXC.
For more information on Troy Athletics, fans can find the Trojans on Twitter and Instagram @TroyAthletics and Facebook by searching Troy Athletics.
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"The team performed very well at ECU," director Marc Davis said. "I was looking for kids to step up in pressure situations and score points for the team. More than that, I was looking to have another opportunity to get closer as a team. Something that is sometimes lost in track and field. I feel like we accomplished both goals."
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Combined, the Troy men and women earned points in 44 different occasions. The men totaled for 121.50 and the women finished with 104.50.
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The men 4x100 relay earned 10 points and earned a first place finish with a 40.81 timed finish. The 4x400-meter relay earned 10 points as well with a first place finish.
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Myles Charley picked up 10 points for the Trojans with a 7.66-meter long jump, a new personal best. He finished with 15 total points, picking up five with the triple jump.
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Zach Douglas topped off the meet with 16 points. He had 10 points and a first place finished in the shot put competition with an 18.22-meter toss, his best of the season and new school record. He added six with a third place finish in the discus throw.
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On the women's side, Sydney Wright finished first in the 100-meter dash with an 11.72 time and 10 points for the Trojans. The 4x400-meter relay picked up 10 points and finished first with a 3:57.52 time.
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Corina Cox earned 10 points herself with a 51.45-meter throw in the discus competition. Jaevyn Wortham contributed with eight points in the discus throw with a 50.94-meter throw.
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Men
East Carolina            164
Coastal Carolina       153.50
Troy                          121.50
High Point                 93
Charlotte                   62.50
NC State           62
The Citadel         30
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Women
East Carolina            215.33
NC State           111
Troy                          104.50
Coastal Carolina       96.33
High Point                 79
Charlotte                   49.83
The Citadel         18
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At the Tiger Classic, Troy's highest place was 18th and it came from Samantha Smith in the 5000-meter race. She finished with a 18:30.15 time, her best finish of the year in the 5000-meter competition.
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"At Auburn, we were trying to get some quality performances in at a quality meet," Davis said. "For many it was the first time they have competed all season, so they got a chance to get their feet wet with college competition."
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Two other Trojans had season best finishes in Quienterria Stallworth, who had a 12.97 finish in the 100-meter competition and Jason Isles, who had a 15.76 finish in the 110-meter hurdles.
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Troy will travel to Mobile, Ala., to compete in the USA Invitational/Multi next Friday and Saturday.
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Fans can keep up with the action by following Troy track and field and cross country on Instagram @TroyTrojansTFXC.
For more information on Troy Athletics, fans can find the Trojans on Twitter and Instagram @TroyAthletics and Facebook by searching Troy Athletics.
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