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CINCINNATI - The first day of competition at the 2016 Oliver Nikoloff Invitational came to a close Friday night at Gettler Stadium with newcomer Juliana Madzia winning the women's 10,000m run to pace the University of Cincinnati track and field team in its lone home meet of the season. Three events were contested on the opening day, including the hammer throw and the 4x1,500m relays.
In the team scored event, the Bearcats women lead after Day One with 29 points, followed by Northern Kentucky (18) and Dayton (12) in the Top 3. On the men's side of the scoring, the Bearcats sit fourth with 14 points while Dayton (29), NKU (19) and Eastern Michigan (17) are the Top 3.
// WOMEN'S RESULTS
- In her first race for the Bearcats, Madzia led from the start as she set the pace throughout to capture the victory in 37:52.72. That time places her among the Top 15 all-time in UC history and just 10 seconds shy of the No. 10 position on the charts. Madzia withstood a late challenge from Wheeling Jesuit's Kaitlyn Workman, who closed the gap with just over a mile to go before Madzia pulled away to complete the wire-to-wire win.
- The hammer throw opened the day and saw senior Monica Phillips lead the way as she recorded a best of 53.81m (176-06) to finish second overall. As the top attached competitor in the event, Phillips captured 10 team points. She was joined in the finals by Leah Heckaman, who recorded a best of 50.64m (166-01) to place eighth overall. Alexis Gray was 12th in the event with her best of 41.60m (136-05), which is a PR.
// MEN'S RESULTS
- Another senior put on a strong showing in his final home meet as Greg Sanders led the way for the men by finishing third in the 10,000m run in 31:30.47. Serenaded by his distance teammates and their household drum kit, Sanders' time is a PR by nearly 56 seconds, bettering his previous best run in 2012 in the same meet. Spencer Clark also ran in the race, placing seventh overall in 32:31.92.
- In the hammer, Josh Province advanced to the finals in his Senior Day meet, finishing fourth overall with a toss of 56.69m (186-00) and collecting five team points. Freshman John Zedella also participated in the event, finishing 10th overall with a mark of 49.37m (161-11).
The second and final day of action in the Nikoloff Invitational is set to begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the men's javelin competition at Coy Field and the women's pole vault at Gettler Stadium. The program's seniors will be honored in a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the finish line of Gettler before the running events get underway with the men's 3,000m steeplechase at noon. Admission to the meet is complimentary.
Women's Results
Oliver Nikoloff Invitational - Day 1 (4/1/16)
10,000m Run
1. Juliana Madzia - 37:52.72 - PR
Hammer
2. Monica Phillips - 53.81m (176-06)
8. Leah Heckaman - 50.64m (166-01)
12. Alexis Gray - 41.60m (136-05) - PR
Annette Echikunwoke - foul
Nicole Breeden - foul
Team Scores (through 3 events)
1. Cincinnati - 23
2. Northern Kentucky - 18
3. Dayton - 12
4. Wheeling Jesuit - 11
5. Shawnee State - 9
6. Tiffin - 8
7. Wright State & Ohio State (tie) - 6
Men's Results
Oliver Nikoloff Invitational - Day 1 (4/1/16)
10,000m Run
3. Greg Sanders - 31:30.47 - PR
7. Spencer Clark - 32:31.92
Hammer
4. Josh Province - 56.69m (186-00)
10. John Zedella - 49.37m (161-11)
Team Scores
1. Dayton - 29
2. Northern Kentucky - 19
3. Eastern Michigan - 17
4. Cincinnati & Morehead State (tie) - 14
6. Tiffin - 10
7. Ohio State - 7
8. Wheeling Jesuit - 1