GWU Wraps Up USC Open From South Carolina - Gardner-Webb University Athletics

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gardner-Webb Track & Field competed in two days of events over the weekend at USC highlighted by top ten finishes and many personal bests.

The Runnin' Bulldogs had to deal with some weather on Day 2, but after a long day of competitions, they were able to come away with the following results.

The notable finishes for the women were as follows:

200 Meters – 25:59 – Traci Cross (Personal Best)
200 Meters – 27.47 – Kendall Reece (Personal Best)
800 Meters – 2:23.72 – Jessica Perriello (Personal Best)
1500 Meters – 4:36.88 – Amy Prugh (8^th Place + Personal Best)
100m Hurdles – 18.16 – Kendall Reece (Personal Best)
100m Hurdles – 20.86 – Skyela Amsberry (Personal Best)
Discus Throw – 43.99m – Karmen Taylor (6^th Place)

On the men's side, their notable finishes were:

100 Meters – 11:00 – DJ Black (Personal Best)
100 Meters – 11.27 – Ayende Watson (Personal Best)
200 Meters – 22.40 – DJ Black (Personal Best)
800 Meters – 1:54.99 – Ryan Morita (12^th Place)
800 Meters – 2:06.54 – Garry Ankrom (Personal Best)
110m Hurdles – 14.63 – Eliel Cuesta (Personal Best)
110m Hurdles – 16.51 – Mason Jones (Personal Best)
High Jump – 1.80m – Mason Jones (Personal Best)
Long Jump – 6.67m – Ayende Watson (7^th Place)
Shot Put – 15.12m – Nathaniel Wonsley (7^th Place)
Shot Put – 13.52m – Quentin Peterson (13^th Place)
Discus Throw – 43.99m – Quentin Peterson (12^th Place + Personal Best)
Hammer Throw – 45.55m – Nathaniel Wonsley (10^th Place)

Gardner-Webb is next in action Friday, April 28, where it will compete in the UNCC Invitational from Charlotte. This will conclude the outdoor regular season for the Runnin' Bulldogs.

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Players Mentioned

Skyela Amsberry

Garry Ankrom

DJ Black

Traci Cross

Eliel Cuesta

Mason Jones

Ryan Morita

Jessica Perriello

Amy Prugh

Kendall Reece

Karmen Taylor

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