Hickory, NC – The Falcons men's and women's track and field teams traveled to the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University for the Southside Power and Fitness Invitational. The meet was the outdoor track and field season opener for the Falcons.

Senior Sean Bryant turned in a pair of top ten finishes during the two-day competition. Bryant opened the campaign with an 8^th place finish in the 100m dash running a time of 11.09. Bryant came back on Saturday and posted a 9^th place finish in the 200m dash running a time 22.73.

In the 400m hurdles, Tevin Colson and Dontavius Monroe both posted top-five finishes. Colson's time of 57.66 landed him in 3^rd place, while Monroe's 59.52 saw him finish in 5^th.

The Falcon men also saw a pair of top ten finishes in the men's javelin throw. Jonathan Brindle threw 37.82m (124-1) and Klay Gill threw 37.54m (123-2) which was good for 6^th and 7^th place overall. Gill also landed in the top ten in men's hammer throwing a career-best 42.70m (140-1) to finish 8^th overall.

The Falcon women were led by a strong performance by Kylie Spencer in the 1500m run. Spencer's 5:03.04 garnered a 5^th place finish.

Sophomore Tonishea Ford had career performances on both days of competition. Ford set a personal record in the hammer throw on Friday, throwing 33.85m (111-1) and in the discus throw the next day throwing 30.85m (101-2). Freshman Aaliyah Thomas also had an impressive debut in the hammer throwing 34.16m (112-1).

The Falcons' outdoor season will continue next week when they travel to Rock Hill for the Adidas/Winthrop Invitational.

Top Ten Finishes:

Sean Bryant: 100m – 8^th; 200m – 9^th; 4x100m Relay – 4^th

Kenan Waltower: 110m Hurdles – 8^th; 4x100m Relay – 4^th

Tevin Colson: 400m Hurdles – 3^rd

Dontavius Monroe: 400m Hurdles – 5^th

Jaden Roserie: 4x100m Relay – 4^th

Keyshawn Campbell: 4x100m Relay – 4^th

Klay Gill: Hammer Throw – 8^th; Javelin Throw – 7^th

Jonathan Brindle: Javelin Throw – 6^th

Kylie Spencer: 1500m – 5^th

Men's Results: https://www.tfrrs.org/results/60526/m/LRU_Southside_Power_&_Fitness_Invitational/

Women's Results: https://www.tfrrs.org/results/60526/f/LRU_Southside_Power_&_Fitness_Invitational/