Davis, UNCP In Fifth After Day One Of UNCW Seahawk Invitational

WILMINGTON – Senior Katherine Davis grabbed a second place finish in the hammer throw to help the UNCP women's track team to log 13 points and a fifth place standing after day one of the UNC Wilmington-hosted Seahawk Invitational on Friday evening.

Davis posted a mark of 50.99m while Diricka Mitchell finished eighth with a throw of 41.23m. Jessica McDowell registered a leap of 5.21m in the long jump for a fifth place finish while Jessica Tulud finished 13^th with a jump of 4.98m. Livia Mahaffie was the first Lady Brave to cross the finish line in the 5000 meter run, booking a 10^th place finish with a time of 18:41.59, while Annette Sem finished 15^th with a time of 19:07.64. 

The women's track and field team will continue competition at the UNCW Seahawk Invitational on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

BRAVES' RESULTS

Women's 5000 Meter Run
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10  Livia Mahaffie  18:41.59
15  Annette Sem  19:07.64
22  Ashlee Doughty  19:55.60
23  Woodi Jones  20:13.14
26  Blair Long  20:58.86

Women's Hammer Throw
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2  Katherine Davis  50.99m
8  Diricka Mitchell  41.23m

Women's Long Jump
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5  Jessica McDowell  5.21m
13  Jessica Tulud  4.98m
 
Women's Team Results – Day 1
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1  Northeastern  38 points
2  UNC Wilmington  37 points
3  East Carolina  29 points
4  Elon  22 points
5  UNC Pembroke  13 points
6  North Dakota  10 points
7  Shaw 7 points