Braves track & field begins competition at Shamrock Invitational

Mar. 17—MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Cedric Douglas logged a top-20 finish to highlight action for the UNC Pembroke track and field teams on the opening day of the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational on Thursday at the Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.

Douglas registered a personal-best in the Hammer Throw on the way to a 19th place finish. Bennie Oxendine placed 20th in Hammer Throw, while Matthew Geer had a personal -best mar to finish in 26th place.

On the women's side, Alycia Artman finished in 29th place of the Javelin Throw with a personal-best, while Sara Ormsby established a personal-best in the Javelin Throw on the way to a 44th place finish.

The Braves will continue competition at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational on Friday.