Troy Runs Past In-State Foes

Friday, March 24

Birmingham, Ala.

Troy University

Samford Alabama Track Challenge

3/24/2017 11:20:00 PM | Track & Field

Final Results

By: Jace Sanders/TJ Servino

Final Results

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Troy track and field continued their impressive string of performances against four in-state opponents at the Samford Alabama Track Challenge in Birmingham Friday.

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"This is the second great meet in as many weeks we've had," head coach Marc Davis said. "I am pleased at the fight that they are showing at this point in the season. The mission remains clear from week to week and so far they've been following the plan. Next week is a huge step up for everyone. We will compete against many of the best in the country, so we have to be on top of our game."

FEMALE PERFORMER OF THE MEET
Adriana Williams: She took first in the 400-meter dash with a personal best time of 55.90 and followed with a strong leg in the 4x400-meter relay.

Troy's women earned a number of victories and personal records Friday, beginning with the women's hammer throw. Helga Volgyi improved her season best to 56.42, while Alison Taylor threw a personal record of 54.91 – the two finished first and second respectively. Alexis Garrett ran another solid race this weekend, winning the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.49, an improvement upon her previous personal best. Corina Cox came away with her third consecutive victory this outdoor season, throwing the discus 50.19 meters. Alexander Niata and Sydney Wright finished first and second in the 200-meter dash – running 24.11 and 24.95, respectively.

MALE PERFORMER OF THE MEET
Jordan Howell, Daquan Coleman, Juvon Treasure, and Corey Bonner: These members of the men's 4x400-meter relay team ran away with a big win over conference foe and in-state rival South Alabama. "This hard-fought victory was exemplary of the heart and fire that we want every Trojan competitor to approach their events with week-in and week-out," Davis said about the team.

The men's team followed up the women's performance with a number of victories of their own. Zach Douglas threw 17.37 meters in the shot put, which was good enough for a first place finish. Myles Charley earned a victory in the long jump even after jump out to 7.14 meters. Daniel Glick ran a solid race in the 3000-meter steeplechase, capturing first with a time of 9:26.03. Hakim Montgomery had a successful season opener, as he ran a 21.38 time in the 200-meter dash to claim the top spot in the race.

Troy's relay teams impressed once again this week with both the men and women earning victories in the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays.

The outdoor track and field team's 2017 campaign will resume next weekend at the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville.

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