CLEMSON, S.C. - The Gardner-Webb track and field team was back in action on Friday at Clemson, with the squad taking part in the Orange and Purple Invitational

Competing in the women's 800 meters, freshman Karsyn Huskey recorded a time of 2:22.39, good for 17th in the event. Sophomore Emily Leatherman was in the same event, finishing 22nd with a time of 2:28.60

In the women's 1-mile, senior Jessica Perriello finished in 26th place overall, recording a time of 5:11.12

Over in the field events, senior Adrionna Coleman took part in women's shot put. Coleman placed eighth with a distance of 12.90 meters.

Senior Madison Boyd took part in the women's weight throw for GWU, and was scored in ninth place with a distance of 17.45 meters. Gardner-Webb teammate freshman Hannah Hoffman was 12th in the event with 14.30 meters

Junior Jonathan Timpson had one of the best afternoons for Gardner-Webb, finishing fourth in men's high jump. Timpson recorded a distance of 2.02 meters

Sophomore Magnum Chestnut took part in the men's shot put for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Chesnut was 10th with a distance of 14.82 meters

In men's weight throw, Robert Joseph Jr. took part for Gardner-Webb. Joseph placed seventh with a mark of 18.21 meters. Jon Garrett placed 10th for GWU with a mark of 17.23 meters

Lastly, defending Big South Champion senior Quentin Peterson competed and won the men's shot put. Peterson posted a mark of 18.73 meters for first place