By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke track & field teams picked up five more event titles during Day 2 action Saturday at the Conference Carolinas Championships to propel the men's team to a second place finish, while the women's team brought home a third place team finish.
On the men's side,
Delsin Burkhart captured the event title in the 800m, as well as taking home a second place finish in the 1500m, while the 4x400 relay team took first place after an incredible effort from
Sean Townes on the anchor leg.
Braylon Brooks (100m),
Sean Townes (400m),
Tyshone Bolden Jr. (High Jump),
Kendrick Lewis (Triple Jump), and
Gary Parker (Discus) all brought home runner-up finishes.
Moureen Kimaiyo set a new meet record in the 5000m to capture her second event title of the championships, while fellow freshman
Gloria Nutsigbe took home first in the shot put, with
Alycia Artman taking first in the discus to round out the event winners.
Kathryn Anderson took second in the 5000m, while the 4x100 relay team of
Raven Haston,
Kirsten Shuford,
Jaylyn Lane, and
Arianah Davis brought home a third place finish to highlight action on the women's side.
All told, 36 new personal bests, two new school records, and one new meet record were established during the two-day event.
The men's side finished with 149.5 team points, behind only Mount Olive with 185.5 points.
The women's squad took third with 115 points, trailing champion Mount Olive (195.5) and Converse (140.5).
Athletes from both teams will now prepare for the Mount Olive Final Qualifiers. The three-day event is set for May 10-13.
