Gainesville, Fla. – The Embry-Riddle men's track and field team kept its momentum rolling at the ACSEC Invite & Multi, squaring off against a loaded field that featured multiple NCAA Division I programs and Sunshine State Conference rivals. The Blue & Gold turned in nine top-five marks in Embry-Riddle history, highlighted by three school records and two performances currently ranking inside the top five in NCAA Division II.
Highlight Performances:
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Luke Richardson – Turned in provisional marks in both the 60m and 200m, clocking 6.68 in the 60m and 21.56 in the 200m. His 6.68 established a new school record, ranks No. 5 in NCAA Division II, and stands as the fastest 60m time by a freshman in Division II this season. Richardson also won the 60m at the meet, while his 21.56 in the 200m ranks third all-time in ERAU history.
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Antonio Caito – Reset his own school record four times in the triple jump, ultimately landing a mark of 15.60m. The jump ranks No. 1 in NCAA Division II and earned first place at the meet.
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Kobe Diggs – Posted a 14.80m effort in the triple jump, meeting the NCAA Division II provisional standard.
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Carter Speh – Scored 4,913 points in the heptathlon, a 500-point personal best that moved him to No. 2 all-time in ERAU history. His performance also met the Division II provisional standard and secured first place at the meet.
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Nicholas Scarangelli – Captured the 5,000m title in 14:25.28, good for No. 3 all-time in ERAU history. He added a third-place finish in the mile, running 4:08.02, which ranks No. 2 all-time at Embry-Riddle.
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Eli Enney – Placed fifth at the meet and now sits No. 2 all-time in ERAU history in his event.
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Ryan Antalek – Cleared 2.00m in the high jump to tie for No. 3 all-time at ERAU and finished second at the meet.
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Caden Roberts – Also cleared 2.00m in the high jump, tying for No. 3 all-time in program history.
Up Next:
Embry-Riddle returns to action Jan. 31–Feb. 1 in Gainesville at the Legends of Alachua County.
