Feb. 11, 2006

Complete Results

CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford University track and field teams closed out competition at the Clemson Tiger Classic on a high note. The Bulldogs set three school records and tied a fourth on Saturday in Clemson, S.C.

Robyn DeBenedet's performance in the mile run was one of the many highlights of the day for the Bulldogs. DeBenedet ran a 5:07.00 to break her own school record and finish fourth in the event. Laura Malnati provided another highlight, winning the high jump and tying her school record of 5'06''.

Mark Holmes set the school record in the pole vault. Holmes finished fourth overall and second among collegiate athletes with a height of 15'07''.

The women's 4x400-meter relay team set a school record on the day as well. The Bulldog foursome of Kady Decker, Mary Nunnally, Daphne Anderson and Ashley Flowers ran a 3:59.46 and finished seventh overall and second in heir heat.

Michelle Brewer ran a 10:23.55 in the women's 3000 meters to finish fifth overall. Brewer's time was a personal record. In the men's 3000 meters, Cameron Bean ran a personal record time of 8:51.86 to finish ninth overall and sixth among collegiate athletes.

"We were really pleased today," said Samford head coach Glenn McWaters. "Yesterday the kids weren't able to do much, but they did very well today. The way they performed today is going to bode well for the Conference Championship in a couple weeks."

The Samford University track and field team returns to action on Feb. 24, when it heads to Nashville for the 2006 Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.