NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF track and field team captured a pair of top 10 finishes to open action at the Music City Challenge on Friday.
Shaniya Williams collected her second straight top 10 finish in the 200-meter dash. She crossed the line in 24.39, winning her heat and finishing seventh overall.
The Knights had a strong showing in the event, as Sarah Wollaston posted a personal-best time of 25.15 and Venida Fagan crossed the line in a season-best 25.45.
Natosha Jordan tied for eighth in the high jump, clearing 5-3.25 on her first attempt.
In the weight throw, Jhane' Carter took 15th with a throw of 60-4, while Shanell Atkins threw a season-best 59-1.25 to finish 17th.
Daneesha Davidson landed at a personal best 17-7 in the long jump, the third-best distance in her flight. She finished 17th overall.
UCF returns to action on Feb. 9, heading to Nashville for the two-day Music City Challenge.
UCF Results
200m
7. Shaniya Williams 24.39
27. Sarah Wollaston 25.15
28. Loren Gallmon 25.27
32. Venida Fagan 25.45
37. Ciara Holback 25.61
Weight Throw
15. Jhane' Carter 60-4/18.39m
17. Shanell Atkins 59-1.25/18.01m
High Jump
T8. Natosha Jordan 5-3.25/1.61m
Long Jump
17. Daneesha Davidson 17-7/5.36m
