April 21, 2008

Duquesne's men's track and field team competed in the Bucknell Team Challenge Saturday in Lewisburg, Pa. Eight individuals and two relays improved their top times/distances of the season.

Junior Josh Eddy placed second in the 3,000 meter run with a school record time of 8:37.93. He was followed by Scott Van Kooten who placed third with a time of 8:43.14.

Cedric Love improved his time in the 400 meter run with a 49.52 while all three participants in the 400 hurdles turned in top times as Aaron Fitzpatrick finished in 56.95, Justin Honigman ran a 58.16 and Billy Paull ran a 1:00.17.

Kyle Reeping turned in DU's best time of the season in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 4:00.61 while Alex Federinko turned in a long jump of 19-05.25.

The 4x100 and 4x400 relays also improved.

The Dukes return to action on Thursday, April 24 as they compete in the two-day Penn Relays.