OXFORD, Ohio. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University track & field program put on a strong showing on day one of the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships, May 7, at Miami University's George L. Rider Track. After the first day of competition, the men sit in third (45) while the women's team is currently in sixth (26) through 6-of-21 events scored thus far.
The men's harriers opened up the meet with a gutsy showing for solid points in the 10,000m race. Redshirt sophomore Andy Payne (Worthington, Ohio-Thomas Worthington) earned a third-place finish with a personal-best time of 29:46.