Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications
VILLANOVA, Pa. - Xavier track and field captured two silver medals on the opening day of the BIG EAST Championships. A total of 11 student-athletes qualified for the final heats of their respective individual events on Saturday.
The two-day meet is being hosted by Villanova University at Jumbo Elliott Track and Field.
Zachary Polk placed second in the long jump with a distance of 7.06m (23-2.00), increasing his career medal count to 14 at the BIG EAST Championships (indoor and outdoor). The junior also posted a new PR in the 100-meter dash - and the fastest time in the conference this season - with a time of 10.