May 5, 2006

Complete Results

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. ---- The Samford University men's and women's track teams are both in sixth place following the first day of competition at the 2006 O'Reilly Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Samford was led by senior Michelle Brewer, who turned in a stellar performance in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase.

After the completion of six events on Friday, the Southeast Missouri State women lead the field with 56.5 points. Eastern Illinois is a close second, with 50 points. Austin Peay is third at 32, followed by Jacksonville State 23.5, Eastern Kentucky 22, Samford 18, Murray State 16, Tennessee State 10, and Tennessee Tech 6.

Brewer was the winner in the first running event of the day, the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11:08.26. The senior claimed All-OVC honors after winning the event.

On the men's side, Southeast Missouri State leads with a score of 80. Eastern Illinois is second with 66, followed by Tennessee State 39, Morehead State 19, Eastern Kentucky 15, Samford 11, and Murray State 4.

The 2006 O'Reilly Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships is set to conclude on Saturday.