Villanova Invitational Results
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The LIU men's and women's track & field teams had a strong showing on day one of the Villanova Invitational, taking on some of the strongest programs on the east coast.
On the women's side, Stephanie Esogenwune was the top finisher for the day, as she came in third in the triple jump, with a distance of 11.52m. Angeli Andre was also a top finisher in the field events, taking 11th in the high jump final, clearing 1.60m.
On the men's side, several strong finals performances highlighted the day for the Blackbirds. Senior Adam Walker-Khan led the way with a second place finish in the triple jump, clearing 14.98 meters, while Clinton Belle came in fourth in the shot put, with a throw of 15.59 meters. In track events, seniors Karl Cajuste led the way with two top-ten performances. He came in fourth in the 200m with a time of 22.08, and placed sixth in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.28. Roderick Moodie, the top qualifier coming out of the preliminaries, captured a third place finish in the 60m hurdles as well, with his time of 8.08.
Up next, the Blackbirds head to Boston to take part in the BU David Hemerly Valentine Invitational, February 9-11.