LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Elon University opened its first day at the Brant Tolsma Invitational on the campus of Liberty University on Friday, Jan. 21, inside the Liberty Indoor Track Complex.
 
Kaitlin McGoogan was Elon's top finisher in the weight throw as the junior was the runner-up with her toss of 17.85m with teammate Lauryn Carlton coming in third with her personal-best mark of 16.96m. Kristine Strazdite also garnered a top-10 finish at her throw of 14.58m.
 
In the 200-meters, Meghan Wilcox and Jordan Haywood led the Phoenix in the race with the pair coming in the top-10. Wilcox was sixth overall with a time of 25.48 while Haywood was eighth at her time of 25.68.
 
Jessica Anderson was seventh in the day one portion of the pole vault, clearing the bar at a height of 3.20m. Alexa Mark was Elon's top finisher in the long jump, posting a leap of 5.23m in 14^th overall.
 
On Deck
Elon completes the second and final day of the meet tomorrow, Jan. 22, with events for the Phoenix beginning at 11 a.m. with the shot put and the prelims of the 60-meter hurdles.