Saturday, February 17
Lynchburg, VA
12:00 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
ASUN Indoor Championships
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Gold Medals Highlight Men's Track & Field Performances at ASUN Championship
2/17/2018 11:37:00 PM | Men's Track
Meet:Â ASUNÂ Championship
Location:Â Lynchburg, Va. (Liberty Indoor Track Complex)
Date:Â Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018
Results Links
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STARTING BLOCK
The North Florida Track & Field men's team used a pair of event titles and several PR performances to claim a third-place finish at the ASUNÂ Indoor Championship on Saturday. Bobby Harris won the High Jump title championship for the second straight while Noah Perkins took the crown in the 5000m.
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AROUND THE TRACK
- In the 5000m, Noah Perkins won the event with a personal best time of 14:52.06.
-Â George Escobar claimed bronze with his 49.27 personal record in the 400m, while teammate Spencer Shaw set his best with a 50.29.
- Nick Morken collected a pair of medals on the final day finishing second in the Mile (4:08) and third in the 800m with a PR of 1:52
- Chris Robin scored points for the Ospreys, finishing fourth in the 800m with a PR of 1:53
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ON THE FIELD
- In the high jump, Bobby Harris claimed the event title with a height of 2.01m (6-07.00) marking his third ASUN indoor title in his career. Freshman teammate Damian Lewis set his best height at 1.91m (6-03.25) to claim silver.
THOUGHTS FROM THE TOP (Head Coach Jeff Pigg)
"I thought our guys competed well. The flu wiped us out two weeks ago and it was a relief to see most the team back to full strength. We're looking forward to getting back to training and lining up for the outdoor season.
"Bobby consistently jumps well and always comes to win. He had another very good ASUN meet to earn his third title. Damian Lewis captured second in the high jump with his best jump of the season. Their one-two finish really allowed us to put some distance between us and the fourth and fifth place teams. Noah notched his first ASUN individual title with a strong finish in the 5000m. He is a great competitor and he competed like a champ today. His hard work and consistent living continue to pay off. Nick placed second in the mile and third in the 800m after winning the 3000m on Friday. He wanted to do as much as possible to score points for the team. His willingness to be a team player backed by his talent and desire led him to another great indoor championship performance. George Escobar continues to compete hard and drop his time. He had another great race today that led him to a third place finish. He just keeps getting better. Chris Robin ran a nice PR in the 800m and had two great races this weekend. He is a tough kid who lives to compete."
UP NEXT:
North Florida turns its attention to the outdoor season with the UNF Spring Break Invitational on Friday, March 23.
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200m
9. Michael Alexander - 22.31Â PR
400m
3. George Escobar - 49.27Â PR
7. Spencer Shaw - 50.29 PR
800m
3. Nick Morken - 1:52.71 PR
4. Chris Robin - 1:53.65Â
5. Rayford James - 1:56.52
8. Fynn Timm - 1:58.41
Mile
2. Nick Morken - 4:08.26
5. Tyler Stahl - 4:16.00
7. Leo Queyrou - 4:17.98Â PR
5000m
1. Noah Perkins - 14:52.06Â PR
6. Rob Leverone - 15:16.36
Field Events
High Jump
1. Bobby Harris - 2.01m (6-07.00)
2. Damian Lewis - 1.91m (6-03.75)Â PR
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Kennesaw State -- 212
2. Lipscomb - 111
3. North Florida - 81
4. USC Upstate - 63
5. NJIT - 54
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Location:Â Lynchburg, Va. (Liberty Indoor Track Complex)
Date:Â Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018
Results Links
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STARTING BLOCK
The North Florida Track & Field men's team used a pair of event titles and several PR performances to claim a third-place finish at the ASUNÂ Indoor Championship on Saturday. Bobby Harris won the High Jump title championship for the second straight while Noah Perkins took the crown in the 5000m.
Â
AROUND THE TRACK
- In the 5000m, Noah Perkins won the event with a personal best time of 14:52.06.
-Â George Escobar claimed bronze with his 49.27 personal record in the 400m, while teammate Spencer Shaw set his best with a 50.29.
- Nick Morken collected a pair of medals on the final day finishing second in the Mile (4:08) and third in the 800m with a PR of 1:52
- Chris Robin scored points for the Ospreys, finishing fourth in the 800m with a PR of 1:53
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ON THE FIELD
- In the high jump, Bobby Harris claimed the event title with a height of 2.01m (6-07.00) marking his third ASUN indoor title in his career. Freshman teammate Damian Lewis set his best height at 1.91m (6-03.25) to claim silver.
THOUGHTS FROM THE TOP (Head Coach Jeff Pigg)
"I thought our guys competed well. The flu wiped us out two weeks ago and it was a relief to see most the team back to full strength. We're looking forward to getting back to training and lining up for the outdoor season.
"Bobby consistently jumps well and always comes to win. He had another very good ASUN meet to earn his third title. Damian Lewis captured second in the high jump with his best jump of the season. Their one-two finish really allowed us to put some distance between us and the fourth and fifth place teams. Noah notched his first ASUN individual title with a strong finish in the 5000m. He is a great competitor and he competed like a champ today. His hard work and consistent living continue to pay off. Nick placed second in the mile and third in the 800m after winning the 3000m on Friday. He wanted to do as much as possible to score points for the team. His willingness to be a team player backed by his talent and desire led him to another great indoor championship performance. George Escobar continues to compete hard and drop his time. He had another great race today that led him to a third place finish. He just keeps getting better. Chris Robin ran a nice PR in the 800m and had two great races this weekend. He is a tough kid who lives to compete."
UP NEXT:
North Florida turns its attention to the outdoor season with the UNF Spring Break Invitational on Friday, March 23.
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UNF RESULTS
Running Events200m
9. Michael Alexander - 22.31Â PR
400m
3. George Escobar - 49.27Â PR
7. Spencer Shaw - 50.29 PR
800m
3. Nick Morken - 1:52.71 PR
4. Chris Robin - 1:53.65Â
5. Rayford James - 1:56.52
8. Fynn Timm - 1:58.41
Mile
2. Nick Morken - 4:08.26
5. Tyler Stahl - 4:16.00
7. Leo Queyrou - 4:17.98Â PR
5000m
1. Noah Perkins - 14:52.06Â PR
6. Rob Leverone - 15:16.36
Field Events
High Jump
1. Bobby Harris - 2.01m (6-07.00)
2. Damian Lewis - 1.91m (6-03.75)Â PR
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Kennesaw State -- 212
2. Lipscomb - 111
3. North Florida - 81
4. USC Upstate - 63
5. NJIT - 54
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